Dino Merlin
Dino Merlin | |
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Dino in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edin Dervišhalidović |
| Born | 12 September 1962 Sarajevo, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR 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 |
Edin Dervišhalidović (born 12 September 1962), known professionally as Dino Merlin, is a Bosnian singer-songwriter and record producer. Born in Sarajevo, he founded and led the band Merlin, one of the best-selling rock groups in Southeast Europe.
Nicknamed "The Wizard" (Bosnian: Čarobnjak), Dino is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and commercially successful artists to have emerged from the former Yugoslavia. Throughout his career, he has released over a dozen chart-topping albums, embarked on numerous record-breaking tours, received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sixth of April Sarajevo Award, and authored the national anthem of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is celebrated for his distinctive voice, charismatic stage presence, and poetic songwriting.