Zorica Kondža (born 25 June 1960) is a Croatian pop-rock singer.[1] She is best known for her soprano vocal range, which she displayed as the lead vocalist for the 1980s pop-rock music act Stijene. Since 1981, she had participated in most of the Split Festivals until 2014, which she had won 7 times. Other than the Split festivals, she also took part in various other jamborees in Croatia, such as the Zadarfest, Dora and Mesam. She began her solo career in 1984, which gained her success in Croatia and neighbouring countries.
Early beginnings: Stijene, Split Festival (1981–1984)
In the late 1970s she was provided backing vocals for many famous singers from Split, such as Oliver Dragojević and Mišo Kovač. In 1981, she began performing as the lead vocalist for various Dalmatian groups, such as Pirati, Novi Dani, More, and ST. Her most notable project Stijene gained her notoriety in Croatia. The group was based in Klis, where they recorded 4 albums (Cementna prašina (Cemented Dust, 1981.), Jedanaest i petnaest (Eleven and fifteen, 1982.), Balkanska korida (Balkan Bullfight, 1983.), and Zlatna kolekcija (The Golden Collection, 1984.).
In 1981, the band performed on the Split Festival, with the song Ja sam more, ti si rijeka (I'm the sea, you're the river). Even though the song wasn't successful on the contest itself, they song became a hit in the country. It was in 1982 when Stijene won the competition with their most popular song Ima jedan svijet (There's one world). Their winning song outshined the rest of their repertoire and it became their signature song.
Split Festival, Mesam, Jugovizija, Dora and other ventures (1984–1993)
Kondža introduced herself as a single performer on yet another Split Festival in 1984, with the song Nakon dugih milja (After long miles). The same year, she performed with the children's choir Sredlice on the Split Festival with the song Djevojka s kapok na glavim (The girl with a hat on her head). In 1985, she won the Split Festival with the song Pokora (Penance), and reached 13th place on Mesam with the song Dovoljna je ljubav (Love is enough). At the time she started collaborating with composer Zdenko Runjić. The following year she achieved 1st place yet again with Vrijeme ljubavi (Time of love). In 1989, for the composition of Daj mi sunca (Give me sunshine) she won the award for the best interpretation. In 1990, alongside her colleague Oliver Dragojević, Kondža performed Sreca je tamo gdje si ti (Happiness is where you are) on Jugovizija, where the duo reached 3rd place. The next year Kondža and Dragojević also provided vocals for the Croatian patriotic song Moja domovina (My homeland), alongside other musicians and recording artists of Croatian descent.
In the summer of 2018 she held numerous concerts in Croatia with a mostly rock repertoire.[3]
Music style
Kondža is widely known for her vocal abilities and soprano range. Her music is heavily influenced by Dalmatian folk music, thus she frequently sings in the Dalmatian dialect.
Private life
Kondža married Joško Banov and has three sons (Toni, Ivan, Luka).[4] She resides in Split.
Festivals
Split Festival
1981. – "Ja sam more, ti si rijeka" (as the vocalist for "Stijene")
1982. – "Ima jedan svijet" (as the vocalist for "Stijene") – 1st place
1984. – "Nakon dugih milja"
1984. – "Djevojke s kapom na glavi" (with the children's choir "Srdelice")
1985. – "Pokora" – 1st place
1985. – "Slobodo naša"
1986. – "Vrijeme ljubavi" – 1st place
1986. – "Dodji kao prijatelj"
1986. – "Grišnica"
1988. – "Zbog tvoje ljubavi"
1988. – "Oda"
1989. – "Daj mi sunca" – Award for best interpretation
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1960 age 62 Split PR Croatia FPR Yugoslavia now Croatia GenresPop music pop rockOccupation s SingerYears active1981 present Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Early beginnings Stijene Split Festival 1981 1984 2 2 Split Festival Mesam Jugovizija Dora and other ventures 1984 1993 2 3 Recent years 1993 present 3 Music style 4 Private life 5 Festivals 6 Discography 7 ReferencesEarly life EditKondza was born in Split to Croatian parents Soon after her birth the family relocated to Kastel Sucurac where she spent most of her childhood In her youth she didn t originally develop a passion for singing rather acting Even though she didn t want to pursue a music career she preferred singing and was originally influenced by American jazz and RnB musicians such as Louis Armstrong Billie Holiday Otis Redding Sam Cooke Ray Charles Bobby Blue Bland Aretha Franklin Ella Fitzgerald and Aaron Neville 2 Career EditEarly beginnings Stijene Split Festival 1981 1984 Edit In the late 1970s she was provided backing vocals for many famous singers from Split such as Oliver Dragojevic and Miso Kovac In 1981 she began performing as the lead vocalist for various Dalmatian groups such as Pirati Novi Dani More and ST Her most notable project Stijene gained her notoriety in Croatia The group was based in Klis where they recorded 4 albums Cementna prasina Cemented Dust 1981 Jedanaest i petnaest Eleven and fifteen 1982 Balkanska korida Balkan Bullfight 1983 and Zlatna kolekcija The Golden Collection 1984 In 1981 the band performed on the Split Festival with the song Ja sam more ti si rijeka I m the sea you re the river Even though the song wasn t successful on the contest itself they song became a hit in the country It was in 1982 when Stijene won the competition with their most popular song Ima jedan svijet There s one world Their winning song outshined the rest of their repertoire and it became their signature song Split Festival Mesam Jugovizija Dora and other ventures 1984 1993 Edit Kondza introduced herself as a single performer on yet another Split Festival in 1984 with the song Nakon dugih milja After long miles The same year she performed with the children s choir Sredlice on the Split Festival with the song Djevojka s kapok na glavim The girl with a hat on her head In 1985 she won the Split Festival with the song Pokora Penance and reached 13th place on Mesam with the song Dovoljna je ljubav Love is enough At the time she started collaborating with composer Zdenko Runjic The following year she achieved 1st place yet again with Vrijeme ljubavi Time of love In 1989 for the composition of Daj mi sunca Give me sunshine she won the award for the best interpretation In 1990 alongside her colleague Oliver Dragojevic Kondza performed Sreca je tamo gdje si ti Happiness is where you are on Jugovizija where the duo reached 3rd place The next year Kondza and Dragojevic also provided vocals for the Croatian patriotic song Moja domovina My homeland alongside other musicians and recording artists of Croatian descent Recent years 1993 present Edit In 2017 she was a guest judge on an episode of Tvoje lice zvuci poznato In the summer of 2018 she held numerous concerts in Croatia with a mostly rock repertoire 3 Music style EditKondza is widely known for her vocal abilities and soprano range Her music is heavily influenced by Dalmatian folk music thus she frequently sings in the Dalmatian dialect Private life EditKondza married Josko Banov and has three sons Toni Ivan Luka 4 She resides in Split Festivals EditSplit Festival 1981 Ja sam more ti si rijeka as the vocalist for Stijene 1982 Ima jedan svijet as the vocalist for Stijene 1st place 1984 Nakon dugih milja 1984 Djevojke s kapom na glavi with the children s choir Srdelice 1985 Pokora 1st place 1985 Slobodo nasa 1986 Vrijeme ljubavi 1st place 1986 Dodji kao prijatelj 1986 Grisnica 1988 Zbog tvoje ljubavi 1988 Oda 1989 Daj mi sunca Award for best interpretation 1989 Pricat cu te svima 1990 Ti si moj san duet with Oliver Dragojevic 1st place 1990 Najljepse je kad si tu 2nd place 1993 Molitva za tebe 1994 Do posljednjeg daha duet with Neno Belan 1st place 1994 Dok plovis morima Grand prix 1995 Tko je kriv 1997 Sto mandolina duet with Vinko Coce 1997 Zarobljena 1st place 2001 Dobar dan ti duso duet with Tony Cetinski 1st place 2005 Idi s njom 2006 Zauvijek 1st place 2007 Lipi moj 2008 Zbog tebe 2009 Kale ljubavi 2010 Luda djelozija 2011 Ciba od zlata 2012 Ljubav bez kraja 2013 Ispod cvita od lavande 2014 Navika Jugovizija 1990 Sreca je tamo gdje si ti duet with Oliver Dragojevic 3rd placeDora 1993 Nema mi do tebe 4th place 1994 Ti si moj 4th place 1998 Nebo 7th place 2006 Za tobom luda Mesam 1985 Dovoljna je ljubav 13th placeZadarfest 1999 Vrati ga more 2nd placeMelodies of Istria and Kvarner 1993 Stara ljubav 1995 Istarsko ljeto 2001 Koliko dani Festival Opatija 1985 Sjecanja 1986 Bar da znam 1993 Gdje je sunca sjaj Opuzen Melodies of the Croatian south 2002 Carolija ZagrebFest 1980 Sve je neobicno ako te volim as the lead vocalist for Stijene 1986 Vjetre 2011 Jos uvijek sanjam Discography EditWith Stijene Cementna prasina 1981 Jedanaest i petnaest 1982 Balkanska korida 1983 The Best of Stijene 15 godina 6 zena Marina Limica 1995 Zlatna kolekcija 2009 As a solo vocalist Ti si moj 1994 1995 Hodajmo po zvijezdama 2001 Zlatna kolekcija 2004 References Edit https www biografija com zorica kondza Zorica Kondza otkariva o zivotu www 24sata hr Zorica Kondza Vratila sam se svojim korijenima rock and rollu Ne treba mi dijeta po koncertu gubim cetiri kilograma 30 July 2018 Zorica Kondza Nadam se da cu uz tri sina imati jednu dobru nevistu Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zorica Kondza amp oldid 1112653613, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
