Silvana Armenulić

Zilha Armenulić (née Bajraktarević; 10 February 1939 – 10 October 1976), professionally known as Silvana, was a Yugoslav singer, songwriter, and actress. Dubbed the “Queen of Sevdalinka” (“kraljica sevdalinke”), she was one of the most prominent performers of sevdalinka and folk music in the former Yugoslavia. She was known for her distinctive singing style and recognizable vocal timbre. Her song “Šta će mi život” (1970), written by her friend and contemporary Toma Zdravković, is regarded as one of the best-selling singles in the former Yugoslavia.

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