Dino Merlin
Edin Dervišhalidović (born 12 September 1962), known professionally as Dino Merlin, is a Bosnian singer-songwriter and record producer. Born in Sarajevo, he was the founder and leader of Merlin, which was one of the best-selling rock bands of Southeast Europe.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edin Dervišhalidović |
| Born | 12 September 1962 Sarajevo, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia |
| Genres | Pop-rock, ethno-pop, pop, disco, world |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Magaza, Croatia Records |
| Website | dinomerlin |
Nicknamed "The Wizard", Dino is considered one of the most prominent and commercially successful artists ever to emerge from the former Yugoslavia. Over the course of his career, he has produced over a dozen chart-topping albums, gone on several record-breaking tours, won awards including the Sixth of April Sarajevo Award, and authored the first national anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is widely known for his distinctive voice, stage performances, and poetic lyrics.
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