Famous Serbian Pop Singers

Toma Zdravković was a Serbian pop-folk recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Best remembered for his immense contribution to Serbian folk music, Toma Zdravković is credited with writing one of the biggest Yugoslav folk hits of all time, Šta će mi život.

Serbian pop artist and activist Jelena Karleuša, or JK, had started her music career as a turbo-folk singer, before switching to pop. She is also known for her constant support for various campaigns such as LGBT rights, veganism, and animal rights. A youth icon, she is also the most-followed Serbian female Instagram star.

Ceca is a Serbian pop-folk singer and TV personality. Having sold over seven million records, Ceca is often counted among the best-selling Serbian artists in history. Nicknamed the Serbian mother, Ceca has also appeared as a judge on popular TV singing competitions, such as Zvezde Granda and Pinkove Zvezde.

Željko Bebek is a Bosnian and Croatian musician and vocalist. He is best known for his association with  the Yugoslav rock band Bijelo Dugme, where he performed as the lead singer from 1974 to 1984. He left the band in April 1984 to pursue a solo career. Today, Željko Bebek is considered one of the most popular Bosnian and Croatian artistes of his generation.           

Đorđe Balašević was a Serbian singer-songwriter, poet, writer, and director. He is best remembered for writing Rani Mraz's popular song Count on Us, which is widely regarded as an anthem of an entire generation. Đorđe Balašević was also renowned for intertwining political commentaries into his performances and songs.

Sanja Vučić is a Serbian singer-songwriter best known for her participation at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Serbia with the song Goodbye. She also competed at the Eurovision Song Contests in 2020 and 2021 as part of a pop folk girl group named Hurricane.

Marija Šerifović is a Serbian singer, YouTuber, and TV personality. She achieved international fame in 2007 when she won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Molitva. Regarded as one of Serbia's most powerful vocalists, Marija Šerifović was named Female Artist of the Year at the 2019 Music Awards Ceremony. She has also appeared as a judge on Zvezde Granda.       

Željko Joksimović is a Serbian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, and producer. He can play 12 different instruments, including piano, guitar, accordion, and drums. Apart from composing music for films, he also composes music for theater shows and television series. Željko Joksimović has also competed in the Eurovision Song Contest on a couple of occasions.

Seka Aleksic is a Bosnian-born Serbian singer whose debut album Idealno tvoja earned her the first prize at Moravski biseri in Ćuprija, a folk music festival. In 2007, her album Kraljica sold 300,000 copies, which caught the attention of many. Seka Aleksic is also known for making appearances in films and TV shows. She also has her own clothing lines.

Ksenija Pajcin was a Serbian singer, model, and dancer. After starting her career as a dancer, Pajcin went on to establish herself as a successful and popular singer in Serbia. Although she was not critically acclaimed as a singer, Ksenija Pajcin caught the attention of many with her bold on-stage antics and controversial statements.

Edita Aradinovic is a Serbian singer who came into prominence as the lead singer of the famous pop-folk girl band, Ministarke. She joined the band in 2013 and was an integral part of the band until 2018, when she decided to pursue a solo career. Edita Aradinovic has also appeared on popular TV shows like Tvoje Lice Zvuči Poznato. 

Sasa Matic is a Bosnian Serb singer who achieved fame in 2001 when he released his debut album, Prokleta je violina. Today, Matić is widely regarded as one of the most famous Serbian pop-folk musicians of his generation. Sasa Matic is also renowned for his collaborations with top performers like Severina, Ceca, Mile Kitić, and Aca Lukas among others.

Milica Pavlović is a Swiss-born Serbian actress, model, and singer. Best known for her skills as a singer, Pavlović achieved fame in 2011 when she participated in the popular singing competition TV series Zvezde Granda. In 2016, Milica Pavlović was named Best Female Singer at the Serbian Popularity Oscar.

Nataša Bekvalac is a Serbian singer, actress, and model. She achieved popularity in 2011 when she was named Female Pop Singer of the Year at Oskar Popularnosti. In 2020, she won the Music Video of the Year award at the Music Awards Ceremony. Bekvalac is also renowned for her support for the LGBT community and is considered a gay icon.             

Serbian-Turkish pop singer Emina Jahović, one of the highest-paid artists in the Balkans, began her career with music festivals and later appeared as a judge on X Factor Adria. Emina has also appeared in the soap Lale Devri and now owns brands such as Yaemina Beauty and Loud body care.

Raised by a single mother, Serbian singer Milan Stanković initially studied to be a medical technician but later soared to fame with the music contest Zvezde Granda. He represented Serbia at the 2010 Eurovision and won 3 awards at the 2014 Pink Music Festival. He has also judged the show Pinkove Zvezdic.

Nevena Božović is a Serbian singer and songwriter. She achieved popularity in 2007 when she competed at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, representing Serbia with the song Piši mi. Nevena Božović's popularity increased in 2012 when she took part in a televised singing competition named Prvi glas Srbije, where she finished second.

Sandra Afrika is a Serbian singer who started her career as a backup dancer. She was part of Mile Kitić's backup dancing group before releasing her debut song Afrika in 2007. In 2011, she released an album titled Afrika, which earned her popularity. Since then, Sandra Afrika has released several successful songs.

Sasa Kovacevic is a Serbian pop-folk singer, composer, and producer. An exponent of pop and reggae music, Kovacevic has performed in various music festivals, including the famous Zenica summer fest. Over the years, Sasa Kovacevic has also released many popular singles such as Temperatura and Nothing but the faith.

Dorde Marjanovic was a Serbian singer best remembered for his theatrical on-stage performance. Widely regarded as the first superstar of Yugoslavia's popular music scene, Marjanović also achieved immense popularity in the Soviet Union. Over the course of his illustrious career, Dorde Marjanovic was honored with several prestigious awards including the Slavianski Bazaar Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Ksenija Knežević is a Serbian-Montenegrin singer best known for her association with the popular Serbian girl group, Hurricane. Knežević and other members of Hurricane represented Serbia with the song Loco Loco at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Ksenija Knežević is currently focusing on her solo career.

Dara Bubamara is a Serbian singer and TV personality. She first achieved popularity in the early 1990s and then went on to establish herself as a famous pop-folk singer. Today, Dara Bubamara is counted among the most successful and famous Serbian pop-folk singers of her generation.

Rada Manojlovic is a Serbian pop-folk singer who achieved popularity in 2007, when she finished second in the popular televised competition, Zvezde Granda. Her popularity increased in 2016, when she appeared as a judge on Neki novi klinci, the children's version of Zvezde Granda.

Elena Kitic is a Serbian singer and songwriter. The daughter of famous singers, Marta Savić and Mile Kitić, Elena Kitić is known for her collaborations with artists like Jala Brat and Rasta. In 2020, she was honored with the Best Music Video Styling award at the Sneakerville Festival in Belgrade.

Indira Radić is a Bosnian Serb singer who is known for incorporating various genres into her music. An exponent of pop-folk and turbo-folk music, Radić also incorporates Indian elements into her songs and albums. Over the course of her career, Indira Radić has released several successful albums like Do You Love Me, Millennium, and Wedding Ring Turned Black.

Dragan Kojic Keba is a Serbian singer and TV personality. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful Serbian folk singers of his generation. Apart from his acclaimed musical career, Keba is also known for appearing in TV shows. In 2014, he appeared in the Serbian version of the Spanish interactive reality television series, Your Face Sounds Familiar.

Milica Todorovic is a Serbian actress and singer. She achieved popularity in 2005, when she won the popular singing competition, Zvezde Granda. Todorovic showcased her acting skills when she played Azra in Emir Kusturica's opera Time of the Gypsies. In 2019, Milica Todorovic won Music Video of the Year award at the Music Awards Ceremony.

Miroslav Ilic is a Serbian folk singer, songwriter, and philanthropist. Renowned for his emotional lyrics and powerful vocals, Ilić is one of the best-selling artistes in the history of Serbian music. Miroslav Ilic is also known for his successful collaborations with popular Serbian musicians like Lepa Brena.

Louis was a Serbian singer best remembered for his unique musical style. In 2006, he came close to representing Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest when he almost won the Beovizija fest alongside Serbian band Flamingosi.

Tanja Savić is a Serbian pop-folk singer who achieved popularity in 2004, when she finished third in the first season of the popular reality television music competition, Zvezde Granda. Tanja Savić's popularity increased in 2019, when she released her fourth album, Stranci.

Sara Jovanović, better known as Sara Jo, is a popular Serbian singer, dancer, and actor, who rose to fame with the singing talent show Prvi glas Srbije. She later performed at the 2013 Eurovision, representing Serbia, as a member of the girl band Moje 3. She supports LGBT rights and various charitable initiatives.

Anabela is a Bosnian-Serbian singer best known for her association with the popular dance duo Funky G along with Gagi Đogani. After breaking up with Đogani, Anabela commenced her solo career and released her first solo album titled Igra sudbine in 2010. Since then, she has established herself as a prominent singer.

Marinko Rokvić was a Serbian folk singer who achieved popularity after appearing at the Ilidža Folk Music Festival in the late 1970s. Rokvić went on to become one of the most famous Serbian folk singers during the 1980s. In 2019, Marinko Rokvić was honored with the Life Achievement Award by the Union of Serbia's Music Artists.

Dejan Matic is a Serbian singer best known as the brother of popular pop-folk singer, Saša Matić. Like his twin brother Saša, Dejan also lost his vision only days after his birth. Over the course of his career, Dejan Matic has released several successful albums like Zaigraj, Sinonim za ljubav, and Dala si mi svega osim ljubavi.

Serbian singer-songwriter and composer Slađana Milošević was once a leading figure of the new wave movement in Yugoslavia. Initially a bass guitarist, she also played the violin and piano and performed as a theater artist. She later succeeded as a solo artist and also performed for several movies.

Anja Rupel is a Slovene singer, songwriter, journalist, and radio announcer. A trained flautist, Rupel started performing as a singer when she joined the popular synthpop group Videosex. After the disbandment of Videosex, Anja Rupel started pursuing a solo career.

Maja Odzaklievska is a Serbian and Macedonian singer and songwriter. She currently lives and works in Serbia and is popular across Europe. She is best known for competing at the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2006, Maja Odzaklievska chose to represent Macedonia in the contest with a song titled Koj pat da izberam.