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Ana Đurić (née Ignjatović; Serbian Cyrillic: Ана Ђурић, née Игњатовић; pronounced [âna dʑǔːritɕ], née [iɡɲǎːtoʋitɕ]; born 12 October 1978), known professionally as Konstrakta (Serbian Cyrillic: Констракта), is a Serbian singer and songwriter.[2] Before pursuing a solo career in 2019, she rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the indie pop band Zemlja gruva!, which was founded in 2007.

Konstrakta
Констракта
Konstrakta in 2022
Background information
Birth nameAna Ignjatović
Also known as
  • Ana Đurić (full name)
  • Constructa
  • Godstrakta[1]
Born (1978-10-12) 12 October 1978 (age 44)
Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
Genres
  • Pop-rock
  • indie-pop
  • avant-pop
  • art pop
  • jazz
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1997–present
Labels
  • PGP-RTS
  • Croatia Records

She represented Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy with "In corpore sano", where she placed 5th out of 40 competing entries.[3]


Early life


Ana Ignjatović was born on 12 October 1978 to father Slobodan Ignjatović, a former minister of information in the government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Her father was originally from the village of Glibovac. Ignjatović was raised in Belgrade where she spent most of her early life.[4]


Career



2007–2019: Zemlja gruva!


She debuted as a member of the lesser-known electronic group called Mistakemistake in the early two-thousands, but gained initial recognition as the lead singer of the Belgrade-based band Zemlja gruva!.[5] They released three studio albums: WTF Is Gruveland? (2010), Dino u Zemlji Gruva (Dino in Grooveland, 2013), which covered songs by Croatian singer Dino Dvornik, and Šta stvarno želiš? (What Do You Really Want?, 2016). Some of the band's best-known hits include "Najlepše želje" (Best Wishes, 2010), "Nisam znala da sam ovo htela" (I Didn't Know I Wanted This, 2011), and "Jače manijače" (Harder You Maniac, 2013). Zemlja gruva! took part in Beovizija music festival in 2008 and 2009 with "Čudesni svetovi" (Wonderful Worlds) and "Svejedno mi je" (I Don't Care), respectively.


2019–2021: Solo career


By releasing her single "Žvake" (Chewing Gums) in June 2019, Konstrakta pursued a solo career.[5] In March 2020, she released "Neam šamana" (I Ain't Got No Shaman), inspired by a tabloid article about Emina Jahović seeking help from a shaman to overcome her divorce from Mustafa Sandal.[6]


2022-present: Triptih, Eurovision Song Contest and Exit


On 28 February 2022, Konstrakta released her project Triptih (Triptych), a 12-minute music video for three songs – "Nobl" (Noble), "In corpore sano" (In a Healthy Body) and "Mekano" (Soft). The project's concept was created by Konstrakta herself, alongside Ana Rodić and Maja Uzelac, the latter of whom also directed the video. The video and the songs illustrate modern-day life in Serbia, each focusing on a particular aspect.[7]

On 8 February 2022, the song "In corpore sano" was announced as one of the 36 entries for the national selection festival broadcast on Radio Television of Serbia to choose Serbia's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[8] Entering the competition as an underdog, Konstrakta quickly acquired popularity following her performance in the first semi-final on 3 March, where she placed second and thus qualified for the final.[9] In the final, which was held on 5 March, "In corpore sano" won both the jury vote and the public vote, receiving 31.34% of the public votes and therefore winning the competition.[10] Next to the overwhelming support from the Serbian public, Konstrakta also received open praise from numerous regional public figures, such as the likes of Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch, and Novak Djokovic.[11][12][13] She also received praise from fellow musicians and composers such as Tonči Huljić for both her lyrics, music and visuals.[14] During the second semi-final of Eurovision, held on 12 May, Konstrakta performed third and qualified to the grand final.[15] It was later revealed that she was the second runner-up of the evening with 237 points.[16] On 14 May, Konstrakta performed second to last in the finale, placing fifth overall with 312 points.[17] On the evening of the final, she won the Artistic Marcel Bezençon Award.[18] She also received an award from the Polish media for the most creative entry.[19]

In late May 2022, Konstrakta performed for the first time after Eurovision at Sea Star Festival in Umag, Croatia to estimated crowd of close to 20,000 people.[20] Subsequently, Konstrakta and Zemlja gruva! became the first local headliners on the main stage of Exit in July 2022.[21]


Personal life


She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade.[22] In 2009, she married architect Milan Đurić with whom she has a son named Nikola and a daughter named Lena.[23][22] Konstrakta has revealed that she prefers to keep her private life secret and refused to share her political views publicly.[4]


Artistry


Serbian journalist and music critic Petar Peca Popović attributed the singer's success to her "originality and literacy", which he saw to be "in collision" with all the pop, folk and turbo folk music widespread in Serbia and the ex-Yugoslav region. He saw Konstrakta as rising above the existing genres and "offering a different universe" in 2022. Her music was seen as a "representation of the world, the ground, the climate, art and culture to which she and many people belong to".[24] Gorčin Stojanović, the art director of the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, commented "in the socio-political turmoil which are present for decennia in the region, Ana Đurić is the embodiment of the metropolis".[24] A member of the Eurovision panel described her as "muscailly interesting, weirdish, untypically Eurovision-like".[24]

Đurić possesses the vocal range of a contralto.


Influence and legacy


The lyrics of "In corpore sano" became widely referenced by the public on social media and used in various parodies, sketches and reworks due to its "memeability and virability".[24] She was also supported by people from both political parties, including liberals and nationals. Konstrakta herself revealed that she was "scared of the lack of negative criticism of what she does".[24]

Shortly after achieving the "pop stardom" status many soap and shampoo companies offered the singer deals to promote their products.[24] Konstrakta received the honorary "Award for Architectural Event of the Year" from the Association of Belgrade Architects in July 2022.[25]


Discography



Singles


Title Year Peak chart positions Album
SRB
[26]
CRO
[27]
LTU
[28]
ISL
[29]
NLD
Tip
[30]
SWE
[31]
GRE
[32]
"Žvake" 2019 non-album singles
"Neam šamana" 2020
"In corpore sano" 2022 711115196380 Triptih singles
"Mekano"
"Nobl"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Accolades


Year Award Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
2022 Marcel Bezençon Awards The Artistic Award Herself Won [18]

References


  1. "Ana Đurić u Torinu dobila nadimak Godstrakta, ekskluzivni snimci sa prve probe" (in Serbian). 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  2. Sretenović, Katarina (3 March 2011). "Ana Đurić: Muzika je najbolja terapija". Žena.rs. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  3. "Serbia: Konstrakta will take 'In Corpore Sano' to Italy 🇷🇸". Eurovision.tv. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  4. Mitić, Marija (31 March 2022). "Konstraktin otac je bio politička faca devedesetih: Rođaci otkrivaju sve o porodici umetnice" [Konstrakta's father was the political face of the 90s: Relatives Reveal Everything About the Artist's Family] (in Serbian). 24sedam. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  5. "Ko je Konstrakta, reagovanja na pesmu i Triptih…". N1.rs (in Serbian). 6 March 2022.
  6. Strugar, Stefan (21 March 2020). "Đurić: Tekst o Emini Jahović natjerao na preispitivanje identiteta". Vijesti (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  7. Kalaba, Ana (6 March 2022). "Pesma o zdravlju je samo deo Konstraktinog Triptiha - pogledajte ceo video". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  8. Jovović, Pero (8 February 2022). "Ovo su srpski kandidati za Evroviziju". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  9. Jovović, Pero (5 March 2022). "Konstrakta prva u trendingu – preokret nekoliko sati pred finale". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  10. "Konstrakta predstavlja Srbiju na Pesmi Evrovizije". Danas (in Serbian). 6 March 2022.
  11. Gudžulić, M. "Konstrakta ujedinila naše rokere, etno-muzičare, kompozitore, a evo kako stranci pišu o njoj: Lavor u fokusu!". 24sedam.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  12. "Konstrakta poklonila lavor patrijarhu Porfiriju, a on njoj triptih". Danas.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  13. Nastevski, A. "„Srbija mora biti zdrava" – nižu se reakcije poznatih ličnosti". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  14. Velika ispovest Tončija Huljića za Telegraf: Sve o zetu, ćerki, Željku Joksimoviću i Konstrakti [A big confession of Tonči Huljić for Telegraf: Everything about his son-in-law, daughter, Željko Joksimović and Konstrakta] (in Serbian). Telegraf.rs. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  15. "Konstrakta prošla u finale Evrovizije: Proglašeno drugih deset finalista". Danas (in Serbian). 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  16. "Second Semi-Final of Turin 2022". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  17. "Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022!". Eurovision.tv. 14 May 2022.
  18. Krkeljić, B. (14 May 2022). "Sat vremena pre finala, Konstrakta dobila još jednu nagradu na Evroviziji". Nova.rs (in Serbian).
  19. "wiwiblogs on Instagram".
  20. Dedakin, I. (28 May 2022). "Skoro 20 hljada ljudi u Hrvatskoj tapšalo uz Konstraktin hit". Nova.rs (in Serbian).
  21. "Tijumf Kalvina Harrisa na Tvrđavi! Konstrakta biće prva domaća headlinerka u istoriji Exita". Telegraf.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  22. "Ima DVOJE dece, udata je za kolegu: Ovo je muž KONSTRAKTE, srpske predstavnice na ovogodišnjoj Evroviziji". Glossy.rs (in Serbian). 6 March 2022.
  23. Dedakin, Irena (6 March 2022). "Pet stvari koje niste znali o Konstrakti, predstavnici Srbije na Evroviziji". Nova.rs (in Serbian).
  24. NEDJELJOM U 2: Ana Đurić Konstrakta [Sunday at 2: Ana Đurić Konstrakta] (in Croatian). Hrvatska Radiotelevizija. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  25. Nikolić, B. (8 July 2022). "Počasno priznanje: Konstrakta dobila jednu posebnu nagradu" [Honorary: Konstrakta Received a Special Award]. Nova.rs (in Serbian).
  26. Peak positions in Serbia:
  27. Peak positions in Croatia:
  28. "2022 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  29. "Iceland Singles Chart (Week of May 28, 2022)". Plötutíðindi. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  30. "Dutch Single Tip 21/05/2022". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  31. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  32. "Official IFPI Charts, Digital Singles Chart (International), Week 19/2022". IFPI Greece. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2022
Succeeded by
TBD



На других языках


[de] Konstrakta

Ana Đurić (serbisch-kyrillisch Ана Ђурић; geb. Ignjatović (Игњатовић), * 12. Oktober 1978[1] in Belgrad), bekannt als Konstrakta (Констракта), ist eine serbische Sängerin und Songwriterin, sowie Mitglied der alternativen Musikgruppe Zemlja Gruva! (serbisch-kyrillisch Земља Грува!). Sie vertrat Serbien beim Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin mit dem Titel In corpore sano,[2] mit welchem sie den fünften Platz erreichte.[3] Der Titel des Liedes bezieht sich auf das lateinische Sprichwort „Mens sana in corpore sano“.
- [en] Konstrakta

[es] Konstrakta

Ana Đurić (en serbio cirílico: Ана Ђурић; Belgrado, 12 de octubre de 1978),[1] conocida artísticamente como Konstrakta (Констракта), es una cantante y compositora serbia. También es miembro del grupo alternativo Zemlja gruva! (Земља грува!), que ganó gran popularidad en la década de 2010.[2] Con la canción "In corpore sano", representó a Serbia en el Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión 2022.

[ru] Констракта

Ана Джурич (род. Игнятович ; Белград,12-ого октября 1978),[4] более известная под сценическим псевдонимом Констракта, сербская певица и автор песен. Она является участницей альтернативной группы Земля Грува!, получившей большую популярность в 2010-х годах в Сербии.[5] Она представила Сербию на конкурсе песни «Евровидение-2022» с песней In corpore sano ("В здоровом теле").[6]



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