Tonči Huljić
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Tonči Huljić (Croatian pronunciation: [tôntʃi xǔːʎitɕ]; born 29 October 1961) is a Croatian musician, songwriter and music producer. He is best known as the founding member, songwriter and producer of one the most famous Croatian pop bands, Magazin.
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Born | (1961-10-29) 29 October 1961 (age 62) |
Nationality | Croatian |
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Children | 2, including Ivan |
Relatives | Petar Grašo (son-in-law) |
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Genres | Pop |
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Years active | 1982–present |
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Member of | Tonči Huljić & Madre Badessa |
Formerly of | Magazin |
During his career spanning more than five decades, Huljić has produced numerous hit singles, both for the group and for numerous solo artists which emerged from his record label. Some of the most prominent music artists who collaborated with him include Jelena Rozga, Doris Dragović, Petar Grašo as well as Maksim Mrvica, Danijela Martinović, Minea and Jole. In total, Huljić has produced and composed more than 1370 songs.[1] In the 2000s, Huljić also worked on composing instrumental music for his first solo release Waterland (2006) and briefly ventured in production work for soap operas.
As of 2011, Tonči Huljić served as the founder and lead singer of the pop-ethno band called Tonči Huljić & Madre Badessa. He has released three studio albums with the band, namely Ka hasnish, Panika and Inamorana.[2] Huljić has received widespread recognition for his work both from his audience and from music critics. Songs produced by him have been awarded with various recognitions and prizes. In addition to his music career, Huljić has ventured into directing and coordinating theater shows and plays, TV series and sketches.