Saša, Tin i Kedžo
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Saša, Tin i Kedžo was the first Croatia
n boy band
that is now disbanded. Its members were Saša Lozar, Tin Samardžić and Damir Kedžo, all finalists of the Story Supernova Music Talents
, reality show aired on Nova TV in late 2003.
The band was first mentioned during the late stages show's series, and was formed based on its members popularity with the show's Croatian teen audience. All three were reportedly very unhappy about joining the band, but were contractually obliged. The band recorded one popular single, 365, then went on their only tour, on the Adriatic Coast in the summer of 2004. After 10 shows out of 29 scheduled, the tour was cancelled due to disagreements between the band and their managers.
Croatia Records
published their album Instant in 2004, with thirteen songs written mostly by Boris Đurđević and Faruk Buljubašić. The album was panned by critics.
The band entered into the HRT Dora Eurosong pre-selection competition in February 2005.
Soon after the tour, the band's popularity decreased. The band members eventually parted company and the band ceased to exist.
, Natalie Dizdar
and the eventual winner Rafael Dropulić
. In 2007 he recorded his solo debut, an album named 1 dan, with ten songs of old-school soul
.
Tin Samardžić, born 1979, did not pursue a music career after the show or the band.
Damir Kedžo, born May 24, 1987 did pursue a music career, and in the summer of 2007 he won the local festival MIK (Melodije Istre i Kvarnera) and got the award for the best vocal act in the same festival.
In 2008 he released an eponymous solo album.
In 2011 he entered the national selection
for the Eurovision Song Contest
.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
that is now disbanded. Its members were Saša Lozar, Tin Samardžić and Damir Kedžo, all finalists of the Story Supernova Music Talents
Story Supernova Music Talents
Story Supernova Music Talents was one of Croatia's versions of the TV reality show American Idol. The program aired in 2003 on Nova TV, and became its most popular reality show at the time...
, reality show aired on Nova TV in late 2003.
The band was first mentioned during the late stages show's series, and was formed based on its members popularity with the show's Croatian teen audience. All three were reportedly very unhappy about joining the band, but were contractually obliged. The band recorded one popular single, 365, then went on their only tour, on the Adriatic Coast in the summer of 2004. After 10 shows out of 29 scheduled, the tour was cancelled due to disagreements between the band and their managers.
Croatia Records
Croatia Records
Croatia Records is the largest major record label in Croatia, based in Dubrava in Zagreb.-Summary:Croatia Records d.d. is a joint stock company currently led by the Chairman of the Board of directors Želimir Babogredac, a notable sound engineer...
published their album Instant in 2004, with thirteen songs written mostly by Boris Đurđević and Faruk Buljubašić. The album was panned by critics.
The band entered into the HRT Dora Eurosong pre-selection competition in February 2005.
Soon after the tour, the band's popularity decreased. The band members eventually parted company and the band ceased to exist.
Members
Saša Lozar, born February 12, 1980, was one of the four contestants to compete for the grand prize in the last episode of the talent show - the others were Nera StipičevićNera Stipičević
Nera Stipičević is a Croatian pop singer and actress.Nera Stipičević was born in Makarska, where she attended elementary music school. In 1993 she participated in the children's TV talent show "Turbo Limach Show", by Croatian Radiotelevision...
, Natalie Dizdar
Natalie Dizdar
Natali Dizdar , also known as Natalie Dizdar, is a Croatian pop singer.Dizdar was born in Zadar and raised in Sukošan, and attended music school in her youth...
and the eventual winner Rafael Dropulić
Rafael Dropulic
Rafael Dropulić , best known by his nickname Rafo, is a Croatian reality show winner and pop singer.Dropulić was born in Ploče...
. In 2007 he recorded his solo debut, an album named 1 dan, with ten songs of old-school soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
.
Tin Samardžić, born 1979, did not pursue a music career after the show or the band.
Damir Kedžo, born May 24, 1987 did pursue a music career, and in the summer of 2007 he won the local festival MIK (Melodije Istre i Kvarnera) and got the award for the best vocal act in the same festival.
In 2008 he released an eponymous solo album.
In 2011 he entered the national selection
Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Croatia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, selecting their entry through the national selection Dora 2011 - Let's go to Eurovision!, organised by Croatian broadcaster Hrvatska radiotelevizija ....
for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
.