Lidija Bajuk

Who is Lidija Bajuk?

Lidija Bajuk is a Croatian singer-songwriter and poet. She performs traditional Croatian folk songs, mostly from her native region of Međimurje, and writes songs inspired by traditional folk music. She has also published several collections of poetry and fairy tales based on Croatian folklore and Slavic mythology.

With Dunja Knebl and the band Legen, Lidija Bajuk is one of the founders and most respected representatives of the contemporary Croatian ethno scene.

In 2006 she won the Porin award in the Best Folklore Song category.