Armin Muzaferija (born December 1, 1988 in Visoko) is one of the most famous Bosnian singers, known for his interpretation of pop, sevdalinka and ilahija. His most famous hits include the songs ‘Studen vodo’, ‘Hadžija’ and ‘Džehva’. Armin started his career in his childhood – already in 1994 he performed at local performances, and in 2000 he won the award for the most promising young singer at the traditional festival in Zenica. He studied English at the prestigious Cambridge University in England, and then economics at the University of Sarajevo, but music remained his greatest passion.
Early life and musical beginnings
Coming from a musical family in Visoko, Armin showed a talent for singing and instruments from an early age (playing keyboards). Even as a boy in 1994, he publicly sang a patriotic song ‘I am your son’, and a few years later he started competitions at music festivals. As early as 2000, he became the award winner ‘The most promising young performer’ at the festival in Zenica, and the following year in 2001 he also won the main prize at the same festival. Those early successes secured him stages at numerous young talent competitions in the region, where he has won medals and flattering criticism.
Key career successes:
- Award for the most promising young singer (Festival in Zenica, 2000)
- First prize (Festival in Zenica, 2001)
- Second prize of the jury (Melodije Mostar, 2007, for the song ‘I still love you’)
- Fifth place (Sunčane Skale, Montenegro, 2007, for a song ‘Take me’)
While he was studying, Armin established a collaboration with the famous singer Hari Varešanović – Hari composed and arranged the song for him ‘I still love you’, with whom Armin won the second prize of the jury at the Mostar Melodije festival in 2007. In the same year, he represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Sunčana Skala Festival in Herceg Novi (the song ‘Povove me’), and performed on the tour ‘Evening of Sevdah’ in Croatia (Zagreb, Rijeka, Pula). He was also a member of the music trio on a big tour in honor of the legendary Index, where he sang along with local music giants such as Željko Bebek, Aki Rahimovski and Tifa. His musical career was also marked by performances at festivals – for example, at the Croatian Radio Festival in 2008, he even won two awards for the song ‘Where My Love Sleeps’. In addition to singing, Armin also tried his hand at acting – he acted in a documentary-feature film Marimaga (2008), in which he sang sevdalinka ‘When I went to Bentbasha’, part of the film’s sound background.
Famous hits and discography
Armin Muzaferija has released several albums and a number of popular singles so far. There are two of his studio panels: I still love you (2009, Hit Records) and signed on the heart (2015, Hayat Production). Many hits that the audience and critics like to listen to stand out from the album and beyond. The most famous singles include:
- ‘Where My Love Sleeps’ (2008), a ballad that brought him two awards at the Croatian Radio Festival.
- ‘Only You’ (2016), Modern Sevdalinka with a witty video.
- ‘Jehva’ (2018), the love story of Begovica Džehva, one of Armin’s most watched songs.
- ‘Studen water’ (2021), a song recorded in collaboration with the Sarajevo Philharmonic, which interprets the traditional Balkan ethnomelody.
Studio albums:
- I still love you (2009)
- signed on the heart (2015)
Some more notable songs:
- Where my love sleeps (2008)
- Only you (2016)
- Džehva (2018)
- Studen water (2021)
Concerts and international performances
Armin Muzaferija regularly performs around the world, at concerts and festivals in front of an audience of different nations. He is especially known for his interpretation of the ethnomelodies of the Balkans, which he performs on tours throughout Europe and the world. We will list some of the countries where he sang:
- United States of America (eg concerts in Denver, Seattle, Chicago)
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland)
- Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco
- Spain, France
- Turkey, Italy
- Norway, Germany
At these concerts, Armin most often performs a combination of traditional sevdalinka and contemporary pop music, adapted to large concert venues. Due to his authentic voice and expressive interpretation, his performances often receive a large ovation from the audience.
Apart from solo concerts, one of Armin’s most significant international performances was a performance at Turkvisia 2020. with a song ‘Jehva’ He represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at that competition, where he won a high third place among 26 countries, with 194 points. This success further strengthened his reputation in the region and launched new attention to his work.
private life
Armin Muzaferija is married and has a family with his wife Emina (Amina) Ćeman. The couple got married in 2013, and later had children – son Abdullah (born in 2014) and son Imran (born in 2017). Muzaferija and his family live in the town of Mulići near Visoko. In interviews, Armin often emphasizes the importance of the family and gratitude for the support they give him, which helps him balance family life and a demanding musical career.
Conclusion
Due to his strong vocal technique, distinctive voice and love for traditional music, Armin Muzaferija gained the trust of audiences and critics in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region. his ‘Humanity’ And dedication to art is visible in every performance – he tries to preserve sevdah and ilahiye and bring them closer to the younger generation. In addition, he also climbs as an author with a musical scene, so his new achievements often achieve hit-status.
If you are interested in more about Armin Muzaferia, visit his official website or social networks. Follow new songs and concert announcements to be informed about his music news. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to him live – Armin’s Zagreb, Sarajevo or Belgrade concert always provides an authentic experience of the Balkan sevdalinka and love ballads. Enjoy his hits and be part of the audience that continues Armin’s musical story with inspirational music!
Sources: Detailed information about Armin Muzaferija is based on relevant sources: Bosnian Wikipedia and biographical portals, as well as official music announcements.
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