Saša Matić

For the Swedish footballer, see Saša Matić (footballer).
Saša Matić
Саша Матић
Matić performing in 2010
Matić performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameAleksandar Matić
Born (1978-04-26) 26 April 1978 (age 46)
Bihać, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia
GenresPop-folk
OccupationSinger
Instruments
Years active1994–present
LabelsGrand Production

Aleksandar "Saša" Matić (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Саша Матић; born 26 April 1978) is a Serbian pop-folk singer. He is the twin brother of fellow singer Dejan Matić.

Life and career

Early life

Matić was born on 26 April 1978 in Bihać, SFR Yugoslavia. He has a twin brother, Dejan, who is also a well-known singer. They were born prematurely and subsequently became completely blind due to unexplained circumstances.[1] Matić initially grew up in Drvar, before moving to Belgrade with his family.[2]

During his childhood, he learned to play the piano and accordion.[2] Matić graduated from the Zemun Gymnasium and the Music High School 'Kosta Manojlović'.[3] He has cited Croatian singer-songwriter Oliver Dragojević as his musical influence.[4]

Career

Matić made his recording debut in 2001 with the album Prokleta je violina, which was released under Grand Production. He has released ten studio albums. Matić has collaborated with various regional singers, including Ceca, Severina, Jelena Karleuša, Aca Lukas, Mile Kitić, Jelena Rozga and Milica Pavlović.

Since March 2016, Matić has held several sold-out solo concerts at the Belgrade Arena.[5][6] He has also had regional, as well as international tours in the United States, Canada and Australia.[7][8][9] In 2023, it was reported that Matić was the highest attended live act in 2022, Croatia with his four concerts at the Arena Zagreb and Spaladium Arena, which were collectively attended by 80,000 people.[10]

Personal life

Matić is married to Anđelija, with whom he has two daughters.[11][12]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Prokleta je violina (2001)
  • Otišao vratio se (2002)
  • Zbogom ljubavi (2003)
  • Anđeo čuvar (2005)
  • Poklonite mi nju za rođendan (2007)
  • Nezaboravne (2010)
  • X zajedno (2011)
  • Zabranjena ljubav (2015)
  • Ne bih ništa menjao (2017)
  • Dva života (2021)

Music festivals

  • Music Festival Budva (2003) - "Moj grad" (1st Place)
  • Ohrid Fest (2003) - "Moj grad" (Jury Vote Winner)
  • Grand Festival (2006) - "Sve je na prodaju" (1st Place)
  • Grand Festival (2010) - "Nije ljubav trag na hartiji" (Jury Vote Winner)
  • Radijski festival (2013) - "Nađi novu ljubav"

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations of Saša Matić
Year Award Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
2019 Music Awards Ceremony Concert of the Year Štark Arena - March 8, 2017 Nominated
2020 Cover Song of the Year "A ja imam tebe" Nominated [13]
Male Artist of the Year Himself Won
2023 Collaboration of the Year "Ti i ja" (feat. Jelena Rozga) Won [14]
Contribution to Regional Music Himself Won

See also

References

  1. ^ Savić, M. (5 December 2022). "Saša i Dejan Matić oslepeli su zbog tuđe greške, a eksperimentalnu intervenciju su odbili: Ovako su to objasnili". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b M. A. Š. (16 February 2021). "Saša Matić o detinjstvu i roditeljima". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ "ZAMALO DA PONAVLJA RAZRED! Saša Matić bio problematičan u školi! Profesori digli ruke od njega: VEĆEG IDIOTA NISAM VIDEO!". Kurir.rs (in Serbian). 19 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  4. ^ Palić, V. (7 December 2022). "Saša Matić: 'Kad dođem u Dalmaciju odmah se javim Graši, pa odem na Klis pojesti janjetinu!' Otkriva i koji hit pjeva našim Vatrenima za prvi ples". Slobodna Dalmacija (in Serbian). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Arena rasprodata: Saša Matić zakazao i drugi koncert". Blic.rs (in Serbian). 18 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  6. ^ Mišić, V. (25 January 2023). "Saša Matić zakazao i drugi koncert u Beogradu". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  7. ^ "TURNEJA PO SAD: Deca su navikla da me nema!". Alo.rs (in Serbian). 1 December 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  8. ^ "Saša Matić u Australiji". Blic.rs (in Serbian). 4 September 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  9. ^ "DUET IZNENAĐENJA: Saša Matić otputovao na turneju po Kanadi". Novosti.rs (in Serbian). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  10. ^ Jovović, P. (2 February 2023). "Hrvati objavili listu najposećenijih koncerata u njihovoj zemlji: Saša Matić ubedljivo prešišao sve domaće i strane zvezde". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  11. ^ Jančić, S. (8 March 2018). "Saša Matić: Brak nije mirno more". Story Magazine (in Serbian). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  12. ^ Radivojević, I. (27 April 2022). "Saša Matić proslavio 44. rođendan: Supruga i ćerke mu priredile nezaboravno iznenađenje". Telegraf.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  13. ^ B. Z. (28 January 2020). "Oni su osvojili nagrade na MAC 2020: "Golden MAC" otišao u ruke omiljene pevačice". Alo.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  14. ^ Savić, M. (25 January 2023). "Music Awards Ceremony nagradila najbolje: Ovi muzičari su dobili specijalna priznanja". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 26 January 2023.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Music Festival Budva winner
(tied with Dado Topić)
2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
None
 Grand Festival winner
2006 		Succeeded by


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