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'''Aleksandar''' "'''Sanja'''" '''Ilić''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Александар "Сања" Илић}}; 27 March 1951 – 7 March 2021) was a [[Serbia]]n and [[SFRY|Yugoslav]] [[musician]] and [[composer]].
'''Aleksandar''' "'''Sanja'''" '''Ilić''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Александар "Сања" Илић}}; 27 March 1951 – 7 March 2021) was a [[Serbia]]n and [[SFRY|Yugoslav]] [[musician]] and [[composer]].


Ilić started composing as a teenager. In 1971 he formed the [[rock music|rock]] band [[San (band)|San]], which disbanded in 1975, after the band's vocalist Predrag Jovičić died in concert from an [[electric shock]]. After this event Ilić decided not to perform live with a band again. He continued his career as a composer, composing several hit songs for Yugoslav [[Pop music|pop]] and rock artists. He worked with composer and keyboardist Sloba Marković on the [[electronic music]] album ''Delta Project'' and actor and lyricist [[Irfan Mensur]] on the album ''Plava ptica''. In 2000, Ilić formed the [[ethnic music]] ensemble [[Balkanika]], with which he recorded five albums and had numerous performances across the world. During his career, Ilić wrote music for theatre, film, television shows and various performers. He died in 2021 in [[Belgrade]].
Ilić started composing as a teenager. In 1971 he formed the [[rock music|rock]] band [[San (band)|San]], which disbanded in 1975, after the band's vocalist Predrag Jovičić died in concert from an [[electric shock]]. After San split up, Ilić continued his career as a composer, authoring several hit songs for Yugoslav [[Pop music|pop]] and rock artists. He collaborated with composer and keyboardist Sloba Marković on the [[electronic music]] album ''Delta Project'' and with actor and lyricist [[Irfan Mensur]] on the album ''Plava ptica''. In 2000, Ilić formed the [[ethnic music]] ensemble [[Balkanika]], with which he recorded five albums and had numerous performances across the world. During his career, Ilić wrote music for theatre, film, television shows and various performers. He died in 2021 in [[Belgrade]]. He was the brother of rock musician and composer [[Dragoljub Ilić]] and husband of actress [[Zlata Petković]].

He was the brother of keyboardist and [[Generacija 5]] leader Dragoljub Ilić.


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
===Early life and career===
===Early life and career===
Ilić was born on 27 March 1951 in [[Belgrade]].<ref name="vremeplov">{{cite web |url=http://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/%D0%94%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE/865378/%D0%92%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2+(27.3.2011.).html |title=Времеплов (27. 3. 2011) |date=27 March 2007 |publisher=Radio-Televizija Srbije |language=sr |access-date=20 February 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100755/http://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/%D0%94%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE/865378/%D0%92%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2+(27.3.2011.).html |url-status=live }}</ref> Ilić's father, Miodrag "Beli" Ilić was a well-known composer.<ref name="janjatović">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title= EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960–2006|year=2007|publisher=self-released|location=Belgrade|page=104}}</ref> Sanja Ilić composed his first song when he was 12. At age 16, he composed the song "Baj baj baj" ("Bye, Bye, Bye"), which was later performed by [[Bisera Veletanlić]] at ''[[Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976|Jugovizija 1976]]'' festival.<ref name="Naša priča Sanja Ilić Balkanika, tekst">{{cite web |url=http://lat.rtrs.tv/rtrs/sanja%20ilic.pdf |title="Наша прича" Сања Илић Балканика (текст) |publisher=Radio-Televizija Republike Srpske |language=sr |access-date=20 February 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 1967, he joined the rock band Vragolani (''Naughty Boys''), which consisted of high school students.<ref name="janjatović"/> He graduated from the [[University of Belgrade Faculty of Architecture]].<ref name="Naša priča Sanja Ilić Balkanika, tekst"/>
Ilić was born on 27 March 1951 in [[Belgrade]].<ref name="vremeplov">{{cite web |url=http://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/%D0%94%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE/865378/%D0%92%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2+(27.3.2011.).html |title=Времеплов (27. 3. 2011) |date=27 March 2007 |publisher=Radio-Televizija Srbije |language=sr |access-date=20 February 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100755/http://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/%D0%94%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE/865378/%D0%92%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2+(27.3.2011.).html |url-status=live }}</ref> Ilić's father, Miodrag "Beli" Ilić was a well-known composer.<ref name="janjatović137">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=137}}</ref> Sanja Ilić composed his first song when he was 12. At the age of 16, he composed the song "Baj baj baj" ("Bye, Bye, Bye"), which was later performed by [[Bisera Veletanlić]] at ''[[Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976|Jugovizija 1976]]'' festival.<ref name="Naša priča Sanja Ilić Balkanika, tekst">{{cite web |url=http://lat.rtrs.tv/rtrs/sanja%20ilic.pdf |title="Наша прича" Сања Илић Балканика (текст) |publisher=Radio-Televizija Republike Srpske |language=sr |access-date=20 February 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 1967, he joined the high school band Vragolani (''The Imps'').<ref name="janjatović137"/> He graduated from the [[University of Belgrade Faculty of Architecture]].<ref name="Naša priča Sanja Ilić Balkanika, tekst"/>


===With San (1970–1975)===
===San (1970–1975)===
In 1970, Ilić formed the band [[San (band)|San]] (''The Dream''), gathering former members of [[Beat music|beat]] bands Smeli, [[Samonikli]], [[Bele Višnje]] and Vragolani.<ref name="janjatović"/> With San Ilić recorded five [[7" single]]s.<ref name="janjatović"/> Durig San's activity, Ilić wrote music for the film ''ITD'' (''ETC.'') and the [[rock opera]] ''Arhanđeli i automati'' (''[[Archangel]]s and [[Automaton]]s'') performed in Belgrade's [[Dadov Theatre]].<ref name="janjatović"/> On 2 February 1975, during a concert in [[Čair Hall]] in [[Niš]], San vocalist Predrag Jovičić died from an [[electric shock]].<ref name="janjatović"/> After this event Ilić disbanded San and decided not to perform live with a band again.<ref name="janjatović"/> In 1977, as a tribute to Jovičić, the members of San recorded songs they prepared for their debut album with singers [[Zdravko Čolić]], [[Dado Topić]], [[Bisera Veletanlić]], [[Zdenka Kovačiček]] and [[Zlatko Pejaković]].<ref name="janjatović"/>
In 1970, Ilić formed the band [[San (band)|San]] (''The Dream'') with former members of [[Bele Višnje]] and Smeli.<ref name="janjatović269">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=269}}</ref> With San Ilić recorded five [[7" single]]s.<ref name="janjatović269"/> Durig the band's run, Ilić also wrote music for the film ''ITD'' (''ETC.'') and the [[rock opera]] ''Arhanđeli i automati'' (''[[Archangel]]s and [[Automaton]]s'') performed in Belgrade's [[Dadov Theatre]].<ref name="janjatović269"/> On 2 February 1975, during a concert in [[Čair Hall]] in [[Niš]], San vocalist Predrag Jovičić died from an [[electric shock]].<ref name="janjatović269"/> After this event Ilić disbanded San and decided not to perform live with a band again.<ref name="janjatović269"/> In 1977, as a tribute to Jovičić, the members of San recorded songs they prepared for their debut album with singers [[Zdravko Čolić]], [[Dado Topić]], [[Bisera Veletanlić]], [[Zdenka Kovačiček]] and [[Zlatko Pejaković]].<ref name="janjatović269"/>


===Post-San (1975-2000)===
===Post-San (1975-2000)===
In 1979, Ilić was a member of the [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Mag (''Wizard''), formed for the recording of the soundtrack for [[Goran Marković]]'s film ''[[National Class Category Up to 785 ccm]]''. Mag consisted of former [[Korni Grupa]] member Josip Boček (guitar), former [[Elipse]] and Korni Grupa members Bojan Hreljac (bass guitar) and Vladimir "Furda" Furduj (drums), composer and musician [[Sloba Marković]] (keyboards) and Ilić (keyboards). Mag recorded songs written by composer [[Zoran Simjanović]] and lyricist [[Marina Tucaković]]. The vocals were sung by popular Yugoslav singers [[Dado Topić]], [[Oliver Dragojević]], [[Slađana Milošević]], [[Oliver Mandić]], [[Zuzi Zu|Zumreta Midžić "Zuzi"]] and the members of the band [[Laboratorija Zvuka]].<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/Various-Originalna-Muzika-Iz-Filma-Nacionalna-Klasa/release/7507401 ''Originalna muzika iz filma Nacionalna klasa'' at Discogs]</ref>
In 1979, Ilić was a member of the [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Mag (''Wizard''), formed for the recording of the soundtrack for [[Goran Marković]]'s film ''[[National Class Category Up to 785 ccm]]''. Mag consisted of former [[Korni Grupa]] member Josip Boček (guitar), former [[Elipse]] and Korni Grupa members Bojan Hreljac (bass guitar) and Vladimir "Furda" Furduj (drums), composer and musician [[Sloba Marković]] (keyboards) and Ilić (keyboards). Mag recorded songs written by composer [[Zoran Simjanović]] and lyricist [[Marina Tucaković]]. The vocals were provided by popular Yugoslav singers [[Dado Topić]], [[Oliver Dragojević]], [[Slađana Milošević]], [[Oliver Mandić]], [[Zuzi Zu|Zumreta Midžić "Zuzi"]] and the members of the band [[Laboratorija Zvuka]].<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/Various-Originalna-Muzika-Iz-Filma-Nacionalna-Klasa/release/7507401 ''Originalna muzika iz filma Nacionalna klasa'' at Discogs]</ref>


Ilić continued his career as a composer. In 1982, he composed the song "[[Halo, Halo]]" ("Hello, Hello"), with which the group [[Aska (group)|Aska]] [[Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982|represented Yugoslavia]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 1982]].<ref name="janjatović"/> In 1984 he composed the hit song "Princeza" ("Princess"), performed by rock singers [[Dado Topić]] and [[Slađana Milošević]].<ref name="janjatović"/> In 1987, Ilić recorded the [[electronic music]] album ''Delta Project'' with composer and keyboardist Sloba Marković.<ref name="janjatović"/> In 1992, on the lyrics of actor [[Irfan Mensur]], Ilić composed music for the theatre play ''Plava ptica'' (''Blue Bird''). The songs were released on the album ''Plava ptica''. The title track, performed by well-known Serbian actors, became a hit, largely due to its anti-war lyrics.<ref name="janjatović"/>
Ilić continued his career as a composer. In 1982, he composed the song "[[Halo, Halo]]" ("Hello, Hello"), with which the group [[Aska (group)|Aska]] [[Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982|represented Yugoslavia]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 1982]].<ref name="janjatović137"/> In 1984, he composed the hit song "Princeza" ("Princess"), performed by rock singers [[Dado Topić]] and [[Slađana Milošević]].<ref name="janjatović137"/> In 1987, Ilić recorded the [[electronic music]] album ''Delta Project'' with composer and keyboardist Sloba Marković.<ref name="janjatović137"/> In 1992, on the lyrics of actor [[Irfan Mensur]], Ilić composed music for the theatre play ''Plava ptica'' (''Blue Bird''). The songs were released on the album ''Plava ptica''.<ref name="janjatović137"/> The title track, performed by well-known Serbian actors, became a hit, largely due to its anti-war lyrics.


===With Balkanika (2000-2021)===
===With Balkanika (2000-2021)===
In 2000, Ilić founded the [[ethnic music]] ensemble [[Balkanika]]. In 2000, they released their first album, entitled ''Balkan 2000''. Ilić composed all the tracks on the album, played piano and [[Bağlama|saz]] on the album recording and produced the album. The album featured numerous musicians: Brankica Vasić, Svetlana "Ceca" Slavković, Nataša Jelić, Đorđe David, Pavle Aksentijević and Dragan Ilić on vocals, [[Slobodan Trkulja]] on [[gajde]] and [[kaval]], Dragomir "Joga" Milenković on [[cümbüş]], Papa Nick on [[percussion]], Branko Kljajić on [[bouzouki]], [[Bora Dugić]] on [[flute]], Ljuba Dimitrijević on [[blowing horn]] and [[shawm]], Darko Karajić on [[oud]] and saz, St. George String Orchestra, [[Radio Television of Serbia]] Choir, and others.<ref name="janjatović"/> After the album release, Balkanika performed across [[Europe]], in [[China]] and in [[Mexico]].<ref name="janjatović"/> In 2000, Ilić also took part in the Balkan Horses Band project. On 10 November 2000, Ilić performed, alongsite guitarist [[Vlatko Stefanovski]], vocalist and flutist Tamara Obrovac and vocalist and kaval and [[melodica]] player [[Theodosii Spassov]], on a concert in [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]]. The recording of the concert was released in 2001 on the live album ''Balkan Horses Band – Sofia 2000''.<ref name="janjatović"/>
In 2000, Ilić founded the [[ethnic music]] ensemble [[Balkanika]]. In 2000, they released their first album, entitled ''Balkan 2000''.<ref name="janjatović137"/> Ilić composed all the tracks on the album, played piano and [[Bağlama|saz]] on the album recording and produced the album.<ref name="janjatović137"/> The album featured more than 90 musicians, including Brankica Vasić, Svetlana "Ceca" Slavković, Nataša Jelić, Marijana Kalajić, Đorđe David and Pavle Aksentijević on vocals, [[Dragoljub Ilić]] on keyboards, [[Slobodan Trkulja]] on [[gajde]] and [[kaval]], Dragomir "Joga" Milenković on [[cümbüş]], Veljko "Papa Nick" Nikolić on [[percussion]], Branko Kljajić on [[bouzouki]], [[Bora Dugić]] on [[flute]], Ljuba Dimitrijević on [[blowing horn]] and [[shawm]], Darko Karajić on [[oud]] and saz, St. George String Orchestra, [[Radio Television of Serbia]] Choir, and others.<ref name="janjatović137"/> The album songs inspired the TV show entitled ''Ostrvo Balkan'' (''Island of Balkan''), directed by Miša Vukobratić.<ref name="janjatović137"/> After the album release, Balkanika performed across [[Europe]], in [[China]] and in [[Mexico]].<ref name="janjatović137"/> In 2000, Ilić also took part in the Balkan Horses Band project. On 10 November 2000, Ilić performed, alongsite guitarist [[Vlatko Stefanovski]], vocalist and flutist Tamara Obrovac and vocalist and kaval and [[melodica]] player [[Theodosii Spassov]], on a concert in [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]].<ref name="janjatović137"/> The recording of the concert was released in 2001 on the live album ''Balkan Horses Band – Sofia 2000''.<ref name="janjatović137"/>


In 2004, Ilić released his second album with Balkanika, ''Balkan koncept'' (''Balkan Concept''). Among Ilić's new collaborators were Izet Kizil (percussion), Peter Kostadinov (gajde), Miljan Miljanić ([[gusle]]), Rastko Aksentijević ([[šargija]]). Once again, Ilić was author of all the tracks. The album featured a new version of the song "Plava ptica".<ref name="janjatović"/> In 2006, the band held a concert at Belgrade's [[Kalemegdan Fortress]]. The recording of the concert was released on the video album ''Live at Kalemegdan''.<ref name="janjatović"/>
In 2004, Ilić released his second album with Balkanika, ''Balkan koncept'' (''Balkan Concept''). Among Ilić's new collaborators were Izet Kizil (percussion), Peter Kostadinov (gajde), Miljan Miljanić ([[gusle]]) and Rastko Aksentijević ([[šargija]]).<ref name="janjatović137"/> Once again, Ilić authored all the tracks and produced the album.<ref name="janjatović137"/> The album featured a new version of the song "Plava ptica".<ref name="janjatović137"/> On 21 September 2005, the band held a concert entitled ''Putem Teslinih misli'' (''Following [[Nikola Tesla|Tesla's]] Thoughts'') at Belgrade's [[Kalemegdan Fortress]].<ref name="janjatović137"/> The performance featured a choir and a [[symphony orchestra]], and the recording of the concert was released on the [[DVD]] ''Live at Kalemegdan'' in 2006.<ref name="janjatović137"/>


In 2009, Sanja Ilić and Balkanika released the album ''Ceeepaj'' (''Gooo''), with which they moved towards [[Balkan brass]] sound. The album featured a cover of the song "Maljčiki" ([[Russian language|Russian]] for "Boys"), originally recorded by the Yugoslav [[new wave music|new wave]] band [[Idoli]].<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/Aleksandar-Sanja-Ili%C4%87-Balkanika-Brass-Orchestra-Ceeepaj/release/2100544 ''Ceeepaj'' at Discogs]</ref> In 2013, Ilić composed the work ''Constantinus Magnustantinus Magnus'', which was performed in Belgrade and [[Niš]] as a part of the celebration of 1700 years since the [[Edict of Milan]]. The work was performed by more than 200 performers, including the [[National Theatre in Belgrade|Belgrade National Theatre]] orchestra, choir and ballet dancers. ''Constantinus Magnustantinus Magnus'' featured elements of the [[music of ancient Rome]] and was partially performed on ancient Roman instruments.<ref>[https://www.rts.rs/page/tv/sr/story/3191/rts-klasika/4168922/sanja-ilic---konstantinus-magnus.html "Sanja Ilić - Konstantinus Magnus", RTS.rs]</ref> In 2018, Ilić and Balkanika [[Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018|represented Serbia]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2018]] in [[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]], with the song "[[Nova deca]]" ("New Children").<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/159662/serbia-sanja-ilic-balkanika-win-beovizija-2018-and-will-represent-serbia-in-lisbon/|title=Serbia: Sanja Ilić & Balkanika win Beovizija 2018 and will represent Serbia in Lisbon!|last=Welsh|first=Eleanor|date=20 February 2018|publisher=ESCToday|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=21 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100200/http://esctoday.com/159662/serbia-sanja-ilic-balkanika-win-beovizija-2018-and-will-represent-serbia-in-lisbon/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/02/20/sanja-ilic-balkanika-win-beovizija-2018/|title=Sanja Ilić and Balkanika win Beovizija 2018|date=20 February 2018|publisher=escXtra|last=Gligorov|first=Miki|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=3 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303173534/https://www.escxtra.com/2018/02/20/sanja-ilic-balkanika-win-beovizija-2018/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2009, Sanja Ilić and Balkanika released the album ''Ceeepaj'' (''Gooo''), with which they moved towards [[Balkan brass]] sound.<ref name="janjatović137"/> The album featured a cover of the song "Maljčiki" ([[Russian language|Russian]] for "Boys"), originally recorded by the Yugoslav [[new wave music|new wave]] band [[Idoli]].<ref name="janjatović137"/> In 2013, Ilić composed the work ''Constantinus Magnustantinus Magnus'', which was performed in Belgrade and [[Niš]] as a part of the celebration of 1700 years since the [[Edict of Milan]]. The work was performed by more than 200 performers, including the members of Balkanika, [[National Theatre in Belgrade|Belgrade National Theatre]] orchestra, choir and ballet dancers.<ref name="janjatović137"/> ''Constantinus Magnustantinus Magnus'' featured elements of the [[music of ancient Rome]] and was partially performed on ancient Roman instruments.<ref>[https://www.rts.rs/page/tv/sr/story/3191/rts-klasika/4168922/sanja-ilic---konstantinus-magnus.html "Sanja Ilić - Konstantinus Magnus", RTS.rs]</ref> In 2018, Ilić and Balkanika [[Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018|represented Serbia]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2018]] in [[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]], with the song "[[Nova deca]]" ("New Children").<ref name="janjatović137"/>


In 2020, Balkanika released their fourth studio album, ''Stand Up''. The album featured a new version of "Nova deca" as the bonus track.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/Sanja-Ili%C4%87-Balkanika-Stand-Up/release/14795319 |title=''Stand Up'' at Discogs |access-date=30 April 2021 |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301131731/https://www.discogs.com/Sanja-Ili%C4%87-Balkanika-Stand-Up/release/14795319 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2020, Balkanika released their fourth studio album, ''Stand Up''.<ref name="janjatović137"/> The album featured a new version of "Nova deca" as the bonus track.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/Sanja-Ili%C4%87-Balkanika-Stand-Up/release/14795319 |title=''Stand Up'' at Discogs |access-date=30 April 2021 |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301131731/https://www.discogs.com/Sanja-Ili%C4%87-Balkanika-Stand-Up/release/14795319 |url-status=live }}</ref> Part of the album songs were in English language, with vocals provided by Mladen Lukić.<ref name="janjatović137"/>


===Other works===
===Other works===
Ilić composed songs for numerous Yugoslav performers, including [[Bisera Veletanlić]], [[Lutajuća Srca]], [[Zdravko Čolić]], [[Zlatko Pejaković]], [[Jadranka Stojaković]], [[Suzana Mančić]], [[Zdenka Kovačiček]], [[Neda Ukraden]], [[Maja Odžaklievska]], [[Leo Martin]], [[Slađana Milošević]], [[Gabi Novak]], [[Radmila Karaklajić]], [[Sedmorica mladih|7 Mladih]], [[Jasna Zlokić]], [[Doris Dragović]], [[Bora Dugić]], [[Louis (singer)|Louis]], and others.<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/artist/568262-Sanja-Ili%C4%87?type=Credits&subtype=Writing-Arrangement&filter_anv=0&page=1 Sanja Ilić writing credits at Discogs]</ref>
Ilić composed songs for numerous Yugoslav performers, including [[Bisera Veletanlić]], [[Lutajuća Srca]], [[Zdravko Čolić]], [[Zlatko Pejaković]], [[Jadranka Stojaković]], [[Suzana Mančić]], [[Zdenka Kovačiček]], [[Neda Ukraden]], [[Maja Odžaklievska]], [[Leo Martin]], [[Slađana Milošević]], [[Gabi Novak]], [[Radmila Karaklajić]], [[Sedmorica mladih|7 Mladih]], [[Jasna Zlokić]], [[Doris Dragović]], [[Bora Dugić]], [[Louis (singer)|Louis]], and others.<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/artist/568262-Sanja-Ili%C4%87?type=Credits&subtype=Writing-Arrangement&filter_anv=0&page=1 Sanja Ilić writing credits at Discogs]</ref>


During his career Ilić wrote over 1000 compositions for theatre, films, TV shows and commercials.<ref name="janjatović"/> He wrote music for films ''Dark Echoes'' (1977), ''Transfer'' (1980), ''Strange Night'' (1990), ''[[Vukovar, jedna priča|Vukovar: A Story]]'' (1994), ''[[The Border Post]]'' (2006), ''Ambulance'' (2009) and ''Ice'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0407656/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 |title=Sanja Ilić at IMDb |access-date=30 April 2021 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731011336/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0407656/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 |url-status=live }}</ref>
During his career Ilić wrote over 1000 compositions for theatre, films, TV shows and commercials.<ref name="janjatović137"/> He wrote music for films ''Dark Echoes'' (1977), ''Transfer'' (1980), ''Strange Night'' (1990), ''[[Vukovar, jedna priča|Vukovar: A Story]]'' (1994), ''[[The Border Post]]'' (2006), ''Ambulance'' (2009) and ''Ice'' (2012).<ref name="janjatović137"/>


==Death==
==Death==
Ilić died on 7 March 2021, in Belgrade, at the age of 69, due to complications caused by [[COVID-19]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.novosti.rs/scena/poznati/972303/preminuo-sanja-ilic-osnivac-balkanike-izgubio-bitku-koronom|title=PREMINUO SANJA ILIĆ: Osnivač "Balkanike" izgubio bitku sa koronom|date=7 March 2021|publisher=Novosti|website=novisti.rs|language=Serbian|access-date=7 March 2021|archive-date=7 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307131022/https://www.novosti.rs/scena/poznati/972303/preminuo-sanja-ilic-osnivac-balkanike-izgubio-bitku-koronom|url-status=live}}</ref> He was buried at the [[Alley of Distinguished Citizens]] in the [[Belgrade New Cemetery]], next to his wife, [[Zlata Petković]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mondo.rs/Zabava/Muzika/a1446426/sanja-ilic-balkanika-sahrana-novo-groblje.html |title="POSLEDNJI POZDRAV SANJI ILIĆU: Kompozitor sahranjen pored bivše supruge, glumice Zlate Petković", Mondo.rs |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731011354/https://mondo.rs/Zabava/Muzika/a1446426/sanja-ilic-balkanika-sahrana-novo-groblje.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Ilić died on 7 March 2021, in Belgrade, at the age of 69, due to complications caused by [[COVID-19]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.novosti.rs/scena/poznati/972303/preminuo-sanja-ilic-osnivac-balkanike-izgubio-bitku-koronom|title=PREMINUO SANJA ILIĆ: Osnivač "Balkanike" izgubio bitku sa koronom|date=7 March 2021|publisher=Novosti|website=novisti.rs|language=Serbian|access-date=7 March 2021|archive-date=7 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307131022/https://www.novosti.rs/scena/poznati/972303/preminuo-sanja-ilic-osnivac-balkanike-izgubio-bitku-koronom|url-status=live}}</ref> He was buried at the [[Alley of Distinguished Citizens]] in the [[Belgrade New Cemetery]], next to his wife, [[Zlata Petković]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mondo.rs/Zabava/Muzika/a1446426/sanja-ilic-balkanika-sahrana-novo-groblje.html |title="POSLEDNJI POZDRAV SANJI ILIĆU: Kompozitor sahranjen pored bivše supruge, glumice Zlate Petković", Mondo.rs |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731011354/https://mondo.rs/Zabava/Muzika/a1446426/sanja-ilic-balkanika-sahrana-novo-groblje.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 28 June (Serbian national holiday [[Vidovdan]]) 2021, Ilić was posthumously awarded the [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Serbia|Golden Medal for Merits]] by the [[President of Serbia]] [[Aleksandar Vučić]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/vucic-odlikovao-i-sijarta-mandica-umetnike-preminule-od-korone/ |title="Vučić odlikovao i Sijarta, Mandića, umetnike preminule od korone…", N1info.com |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=5 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210705163909/https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/vucic-odlikovao-i-sijarta-mandica-umetnike-preminule-od-korone/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 28 June (Serbian national holiday [[Vidovdan]]) 2021, Ilić was posthumously awarded the [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Serbia|Golden Medal for Merits]] by the [[President of Serbia]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/vucic-odlikovao-i-sijarta-mandica-umetnike-preminule-od-korone/ |title="Vučić odlikovao i Sijarta, Mandića, umetnike preminule od korone…", N1info.com |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=5 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210705163909/https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/vucic-odlikovao-i-sijarta-mandica-umetnike-preminule-od-korone/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Family==
==Family==
Ilić's brother Dragoljub Ilić is the leader of the [[hard rock]] band [[Generacija 5]]. The band was named after Sanja Ilić's suggestion; after reading a newspaper article about [[fifth generation computer]]s, Sanja Ilić suggested the name Generacija 5 (Generation 5).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rockomotiva.com/naslovna-2/generacija-5-grupa-brza-od-uspeha/ |title="Generacija 5: Grupa brža od uspeha", Rockomotiva.com |access-date=2021-04-30 |archive-date=2016-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827162234/http://www.rockomotiva.com/naslovna-2/generacija-5-grupa-brza-od-uspeha/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Ilić's brother Dragoljub Ilić is the leader of the [[hard rock]] band [[Generacija 5]]. The band was named after Sanja Ilić's suggestion; after reading a newspaper article about [[fifth generation computer]]s, Sanja Ilić suggested the name Generacija 5 (''Generation 5'').<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rockomotiva.com/naslovna-2/generacija-5-grupa-brza-od-uspeha/ |title="Generacija 5: Grupa brža od uspeha", Rockomotiva.com |access-date=2021-04-30 |archive-date=2016-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827162234/http://www.rockomotiva.com/naslovna-2/generacija-5-grupa-brza-od-uspeha/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Ilić was married to Serbian actress and model [[Zlata Petković]] until her death in 2012. They had one son together, Andrej, who was born in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazin.rs/inside-story/andrej-ilic-preko-potreban-odmor/|title=Andrej Ilić: Preko potreban odmor|publisher=Hello|date=2 February 2013|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114355/http://www.hellomagazin.rs/inside-story/andrej-ilic-preko-potreban-odmor/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Ilić was married to Serbian actress and model [[Zlata Petković]] until her death in 2012. They had one son together, Andrej, who was born in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazin.rs/inside-story/andrej-ilic-preko-potreban-odmor/|title=Andrej Ilić: Preko potreban odmor|publisher=Hello|date=2 February 2013|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114355/http://www.hellomagazin.rs/inside-story/andrej-ilic-preko-potreban-odmor/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards and honors==
*Association of Musicians of Belgrade Annual Award<ref name="janjatović137"/>
*Association of Composers of Serbia Award<ref name="janjatović137"/>
*[[Orders, decorations, and medals of Serbia|Golden Medal for Merits]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/vucic-odlikovao-i-sijarta-mandica-umetnike-preminule-od-korone/ |title="Vučić odlikovao i Sijarta, Mandića, umetnike preminule od korone…", N1info.com |access-date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=5 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210705163909/https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/vucic-odlikovao-i-sijarta-mandica-umetnike-preminule-od-korone/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Sanja Ilić
Ilić in 2015
Ilić in 2015
Background information
Birth nameAleksandar Ilić
Born(1951-03-27)27 March 1951
Belgrade, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia
Died7 March 2021(2021-03-07) (aged 69)
Belgrade, Serbia
Genres
Occupations
  • Composer
  • keyboardist
InstrumentKeyboard
Years active1963–2021
Formerly ofSan, Mag, Balkanika

Aleksandar "Sanja" Ilić (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар "Сања" Илић; 27 March 1951 – 7 March 2021) was a Serbian and Yugoslav musician and composer.

Ilić started composing as a teenager. In 1971 he formed the rock band San, which disbanded in 1975, after the band's vocalist Predrag Jovičić died in concert from an electric shock. After San split up, Ilić continued his career as a composer, authoring several hit songs for Yugoslav pop and rock artists. He collaborated with composer and keyboardist Sloba Marković on the electronic music album Delta Project and with actor and lyricist Irfan Mensur on the album Plava ptica. In 2000, Ilić formed the ethnic music ensemble Balkanika, with which he recorded five albums and had numerous performances across the world. During his career, Ilić wrote music for theatre, film, television shows and various performers. He died in 2021 in Belgrade. He was the brother of rock musician and composer Dragoljub Ilić and husband of actress Zlata Petković.

Life and career

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Early life and career

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Ilić was born on 27 March 1951 in Belgrade.[1] Ilić's father, Miodrag "Beli" Ilić was a well-known composer.[2] Sanja Ilić composed his first song when he was 12. At the age of 16, he composed the song "Baj baj baj" ("Bye, Bye, Bye"), which was later performed by Bisera Veletanlić at Jugovizija 1976 festival.[3] In 1967, he joined the high school band Vragolani (The Imps).[2] He graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Architecture.[3]

San (1970–1975)

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In 1970, Ilić formed the band San (The Dream) with former members of Bele Višnje and Smeli.[4] With San Ilić recorded five 7" singles.[4] Durig the band's run, Ilić also wrote music for the film ITD (ETC.) and the rock opera Arhanđeli i automati (Archangels and Automatons) performed in Belgrade's Dadov Theatre.[4] On 2 February 1975, during a concert in Čair Hall in Niš, San vocalist Predrag Jovičić died from an electric shock.[4] After this event Ilić disbanded San and decided not to perform live with a band again.[4] In 1977, as a tribute to Jovičić, the members of San recorded songs they prepared for their debut album with singers Zdravko Čolić, Dado Topić, Bisera Veletanlić, Zdenka Kovačiček and Zlatko Pejaković.[4]

Post-San (1975-2000)

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In 1979, Ilić was a member of the supergroup Mag (Wizard), formed for the recording of the soundtrack for Goran Marković's film National Class Category Up to 785 ccm. Mag consisted of former Korni Grupa member Josip Boček (guitar), former Elipse and Korni Grupa members Bojan Hreljac (bass guitar) and Vladimir "Furda" Furduj (drums), composer and musician Sloba Marković (keyboards) and Ilić (keyboards). Mag recorded songs written by composer Zoran Simjanović and lyricist Marina Tucaković. The vocals were provided by popular Yugoslav singers Dado Topić, Oliver Dragojević, Slađana Milošević, Oliver Mandić, Zumreta Midžić "Zuzi" and the members of the band Laboratorija Zvuka.[5]

Ilić continued his career as a composer. In 1982, he composed the song "Halo, Halo" ("Hello, Hello"), with which the group Aska represented Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982.[2] In 1984, he composed the hit song "Princeza" ("Princess"), performed by rock singers Dado Topić and Slađana Milošević.[2] In 1987, Ilić recorded the electronic music album Delta Project with composer and keyboardist Sloba Marković.[2] In 1992, on the lyrics of actor Irfan Mensur, Ilić composed music for the theatre play Plava ptica (Blue Bird). The songs were released on the album Plava ptica.[2] The title track, performed by well-known Serbian actors, became a hit, largely due to its anti-war lyrics.

With Balkanika (2000-2021)

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In 2000, Ilić founded the ethnic music ensemble Balkanika. In 2000, they released their first album, entitled Balkan 2000.[2] Ilić composed all the tracks on the album, played piano and saz on the album recording and produced the album.[2] The album featured more than 90 musicians, including Brankica Vasić, Svetlana "Ceca" Slavković, Nataša Jelić, Marijana Kalajić, Đorđe David and Pavle Aksentijević on vocals, Dragoljub Ilić on keyboards, Slobodan Trkulja on gajde and kaval, Dragomir "Joga" Milenković on cümbüş, Veljko "Papa Nick" Nikolić on percussion, Branko Kljajić on bouzouki, Bora Dugić on flute, Ljuba Dimitrijević on blowing horn and shawm, Darko Karajić on oud and saz, St. George String Orchestra, Radio Television of Serbia Choir, and others.[2] The album songs inspired the TV show entitled Ostrvo Balkan (Island of Balkan), directed by Miša Vukobratić.[2] After the album release, Balkanika performed across Europe, in China and in Mexico.[2] In 2000, Ilić also took part in the Balkan Horses Band project. On 10 November 2000, Ilić performed, alongsite guitarist Vlatko Stefanovski, vocalist and flutist Tamara Obrovac and vocalist and kaval and melodica player Theodosii Spassov, on a concert in Sofia, Bulgaria.[2] The recording of the concert was released in 2001 on the live album Balkan Horses Band – Sofia 2000.[2]

In 2004, Ilić released his second album with Balkanika, Balkan koncept (Balkan Concept). Among Ilić's new collaborators were Izet Kizil (percussion), Peter Kostadinov (gajde), Miljan Miljanić (gusle) and Rastko Aksentijević (šargija).[2] Once again, Ilić authored all the tracks and produced the album.[2] The album featured a new version of the song "Plava ptica".[2] On 21 September 2005, the band held a concert entitled Putem Teslinih misli (Following Tesla's Thoughts) at Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress.[2] The performance featured a choir and a symphony orchestra, and the recording of the concert was released on the DVD Live at Kalemegdan in 2006.[2]

In 2009, Sanja Ilić and Balkanika released the album Ceeepaj (Gooo), with which they moved towards Balkan brass sound.[2] The album featured a cover of the song "Maljčiki" (Russian for "Boys"), originally recorded by the Yugoslav new wave band Idoli.[2] In 2013, Ilić composed the work Constantinus Magnustantinus Magnus, which was performed in Belgrade and Niš as a part of the celebration of 1700 years since the Edict of Milan. The work was performed by more than 200 performers, including the members of Balkanika, Belgrade National Theatre orchestra, choir and ballet dancers.[2] Constantinus Magnustantinus Magnus featured elements of the music of ancient Rome and was partially performed on ancient Roman instruments.[6] In 2018, Ilić and Balkanika represented Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, with the song "Nova deca" ("New Children").[2]

In 2020, Balkanika released their fourth studio album, Stand Up.[2] The album featured a new version of "Nova deca" as the bonus track.[7] Part of the album songs were in English language, with vocals provided by Mladen Lukić.[2]

Other works

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Ilić composed songs for numerous Yugoslav performers, including Bisera Veletanlić, Lutajuća Srca, Zdravko Čolić, Zlatko Pejaković, Jadranka Stojaković, Suzana Mančić, Zdenka Kovačiček, Neda Ukraden, Maja Odžaklievska, Leo Martin, Slađana Milošević, Gabi Novak, Radmila Karaklajić, 7 Mladih, Jasna Zlokić, Doris Dragović, Bora Dugić, Louis, and others.[8]

During his career Ilić wrote over 1000 compositions for theatre, films, TV shows and commercials.[2] He wrote music for films Dark Echoes (1977), Transfer (1980), Strange Night (1990), Vukovar: A Story (1994), The Border Post (2006), Ambulance (2009) and Ice (2012).[2]

Death

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Ilić died on 7 March 2021, in Belgrade, at the age of 69, due to complications caused by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia.[9] He was buried at the Alley of Distinguished Citizens in the Belgrade New Cemetery, next to his wife, Zlata Petković.[10]

On 28 June (Serbian national holiday Vidovdan) 2021, Ilić was posthumously awarded the Golden Medal for Merits by the President of Serbia.[11]

Family

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Ilić's brother Dragoljub Ilić is the leader of the hard rock band Generacija 5. The band was named after Sanja Ilić's suggestion; after reading a newspaper article about fifth generation computers, Sanja Ilić suggested the name Generacija 5 (Generation 5).[12]

Ilić was married to Serbian actress and model Zlata Petković until her death in 2012. They had one son together, Andrej, who was born in 1984.[13]

Awards and honors

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Discography

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With San

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Singles

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  • "Tebe sam želeo" / "Helena" (1971)
  • "Papirni brodovi" / "Hej, malena" (1973)
  • "Legenda" / "Milena" (1974)
  • "Jedan svet za sve" / "Srce na dlanu" (1974)
  • "Anabela" / "Zvezda ljubavi" (1974)

Solo

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Studio albums

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  • Delta Project (with Sloba Marković, 1987)
  • Plava ptica (1992)

With Balkanika

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Studio albums

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  • Balkan 2000 (2000)
  • Balkan koncept (2004)
  • Ceeepaj (2009)
  • Stand Up (2020)

Video albums

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  • Live at Kalemegdan (2006)

References

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  1. ^ "Времеплов (27. 3. 2011)" (in Serbian). Radio-Televizija Srbije. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 137.
  3. ^ a b ""Наша прича" Сања Илић Балканика (текст)" (PDF) (in Serbian). Radio-Televizija Republike Srpske. Retrieved 20 February 2018.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b c d e f Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 269.
  5. ^ Originalna muzika iz filma Nacionalna klasa at Discogs
  6. ^ "Sanja Ilić - Konstantinus Magnus", RTS.rs
  7. ^ "Stand Up at Discogs". Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  8. ^ Sanja Ilić writing credits at Discogs
  9. ^ "PREMINUO SANJA ILIĆ: Osnivač "Balkanike" izgubio bitku sa koronom". novisti.rs (in Serbian). Novosti. 7 March 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  10. ^ ""POSLEDNJI POZDRAV SANJI ILIĆU: Kompozitor sahranjen pored bivše supruge, glumice Zlate Petković", Mondo.rs". Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  11. ^ ""Vučić odlikovao i Sijarta, Mandića, umetnike preminule od korone…", N1info.com". Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  12. ^ ""Generacija 5: Grupa brža od uspeha", Rockomotiva.com". Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Andrej Ilić: Preko potreban odmor". Hello. 2 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  14. ^ ""Vučić odlikovao i Sijarta, Mandića, umetnike preminule od korone…", N1info.com". Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
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Preceded by Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2018
(with Balkanika) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Beovizija winner
2018 		Succeeded by
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