Sanjalice
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Founder | Ljiljana Mandić, Slobodanka Miščević, Ljiljana Jevtić |
| Defunct | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Yugoslavia |
| Products | Music recordings, live performances |
Sanjalice (, translated as The Dreamers) emerged as a trailblazing Yugoslav rock ensemble originating from Belgrade in 1964, distinguished for being among the earliest all-female bands within the region.
History
The group was founded by Ljiljana Mandić, Slobodanka Miščević, and Ljiljana Jevtić, who were influenced by prominent acts such as the Beach Boys and the Walker Brothers. The initial roster featured Mandić on vocals and guitar, Miščević handling rhythm guitar and vocals, Jevtić playing bass, with Vojislav Veljković on drums and Radomir Vuković on organ—most members were still students at that time. Their inaugural live appearance occurred on December 29, 1964, in Belgrade.
In 1965, Sanjalice performed at the well-known Parada ritma festival alongside leading Yugoslav bands. Following Veljković’s departure for military duty in 1966, Snežana Veselinović took over drumming responsibilities. Soon after, Radomir Vuković left to preserve the group's identity as an all-female band. This change increased their visibility in the media and solidified their reputation as one of the few female rock ensembles in Yugoslavia.
The band secured first place at the 1967 Belgrade — Zagreb competition and joined the widely attended Letnji karavan festival tour featuring prominent pop performers. That same year, they also appeared at fashion shows showcasing Aleksandar Joksimović's Simonida collection both within Yugoslavia and abroad in Romania, broadening their audience reach.
Their recording career commenced in 1967 with two EPs released through major labels Jugoton and Diskos, containing a blend of international cover songs and original tracks. By the end of that year, Sanjalice had completed over 600 concerts and made appearances on national television broadcasts throughout Yugoslavia.
In 1968, despite receiving invitations to perform internationally in West Germany and Lebanon, they opted to concentrate on engagements along the Adriatic coast. That year they issued a third EP under Beograd Disk that combined traditional tunes with contemporary pieces. Additionally, Slobodanka Miščević contributed vocals to the soundtrack of the film Pusti snovi.
Throughout their active years, Sanjalice frequently collaborated with fashion designer Aleksandar Joksimović by performing at his runway events and took part in theatrical productions such as Bitnici pevaju, demonstrating artistic versatility beyond their musical endeavors.
The ensemble dissolved in 1969 as members decided to prioritize their educational commitments.
Extended plays
- Idem u svet (1967)
- Marioneta (1967)
- Marijana (1968)