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Zlatni Vez
Zlatni Vez is a traditional music ensemble founded in Chicago in October 2024 with a mission to preserve, celebrate, and pass on the rich heritage of Serbian music to future generations.
Through timeless melodies, carefully crafted vocal harmonies, and an expressive contemporary approach to traditional sound, the ensemble connects past and present, heritage and new beginnings, Serbia and its diaspora.
Our repertoire includes traditional, spiritual, patriotic, and contemporary ethno-inspired compositions that reflect the depth and beauty of Serbian cultural heritage. To us, every song is more than a melody — it carries stories of people, customs, faith, love, history, and belonging.
Beyond the concert stage, humanitarian work and music education are essential parts of our mission. A portion of ticket-sale proceeds from every concert is dedicated to charitable causes, reflecting our belief that music can not only bring people together but also make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Through our children's ensemble, Zlatni Vezić, and youth ensemble, Zlatne Niti, we create a bridge between generations, giving children growing up far from their ancestral homeland an opportunity to discover and embrace the music, language, and traditions of their heritage.
Zlatni Vez is more than the name of an ensemble. It represents the golden threads connecting us to our ancestors, to one another, and to the generations yet to come.
From Our Roots to Chicago.
Our members
- Andrijana IlićVocals, founder and head of the ensemble
- Anastasija TesićVocals
- Marija TešićVocals
- Ana ĐokićVocals
- Aleksandra MedojevićVocals
- Nina NovovićVocals
- Melita ZdravkovićPiano, vocals
- Nemanja StanojevićAccordion
- Miljan PejčićGuitar
- Sara DelićViolin
- Stevo MileusnićFrula, goč, trumpet, tarabuka, gusle
- Savo NjegomirovićDrums
- Bojan VasilićBass guitar
- Dalibor TojagićGuitar
Traditional songs
Songs passed down through generations, each one carrying a story of heritage, identity and history.
Live performances
Concerts full of energy, emotion and pride, sung in traditional dress with live accompaniment.
Humanitarian work
A portion of every concert supports a humanitarian cause.
On stage На сцени
Zlatni Vez live