Mirza Redžepagić is a Bosnian musician, composer, and guitarist whose work bridges tradition and modernity, fusing flamenco, classical music, maqam, jazz, and world music into deeply personal artistic expression.
He began studying classical guitar at the age of eight in his hometown of Novi Pazar. By the age of fifteen, he had already earned recognition at numerous national and international competitions. He continued his studies at the Sarajevo Music Academy under the mentorship of professor Alexander Swete, graduating with top honors. Mirza later earned his Master's degree at the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, specializing in Contemporary Performance with Production.
Driven by a passion for musical exploration, Mirza immersed himself in flamenco, further honing his skills in Granada, Spain, under the guidance of acclaimed flamenco masters such as Juan Habichuela, Jorge el Pisao, and Ruben Campos. In 2015, he received a scholarship from the Asociación Española de Guitarra Flamenca (AEGF) in Madrid, where he specialized in flamenco guitar with maestro José Deluna. He is also a skilled oud player—one of the few artists in the region performing on this traditional oriental instrument.
Mirza has performed extensively across the globe, with appearances in Spain, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Switzerland, Iran, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has been featured at numerous international festivals including Festival Fronteras, Mostra Viva Mediterrani & Sinestesia Winter Festival (Valencia), BiFlamenko Fest (Ljubljana), Flamenco Festival (Ankara), Jazz Fest Sarajevo, Flamenco Fest Zagreb, Flamenko Trieste, Ethno Fusion Fest (Belgrade) and World Music Fest Zeman (Serbia), among many others.
From 2015 to 2019, he served as a flamenco guitar professor and regional representative of the AEGF for the Balkan region. In 2018, he became the artistic director of World Music Fest Zeman, which has grown into one of the region's most important events in the world music scene. In 2024, together with Livina Tanović, he co-founded the independent label REKORD in Sarajevo, which supports local and international artists while promoting collaborative creative projects and a community centered around a love for music.
As a composer, Mirza has worked on numerous projects. He wrote music for the theatre play Disgraced, directed by prominent Bosnian director Dino Mustafić, as well as The Sarajevo Merchant by author Igor Štiks, directed by acclaimed Czech director Michal Dočekal. In 2025, he composed the music for the documentary theatre performance PULS, directed by Ermin Bravo, a project exploring communication and connection between deaf and hearing performers through music, dance, and personal narratives. He also played guitars on the soundtrack of Not So Friendly Neighborhood Affair, the latest film by Oscar-winning director Danis Tanović.
Mirza has released three studio and one live albums: Mirza Redžepagić Plays Brouwer (2022), Flamenco Clásicos (2023), CYCLES (2024) & CYCLES Live at Sarajevo (2025). CYCLES, recorded at Berklee Valencia between September 2022 and June 2023, marks the pinnacle of his artistic maturity. Featuring over 18 musicians from various countries, the album reflects his commitment to intercultural dialogue and sonic exploration. Following the release of Cycles, Mirza performed two concert tours across the Balkan region, delivering 15 concerts in total. These performances featured international collaborations with musicians from Spain and the United States, including Imam Hamdani, Maite Arregi, and Eva Català.
In addition to his performances and recordings, Mirza has collaborated extensively with other international artists, contributing guitar to cross-cultural projects and live sessions that span African, Mediterranean, and Balkan musical influences.
In recognition of his contributions to culture and the arts, Mirza Redžepagić was awarded the Order of Civil Merit by King Felipe VI of Spain.
Thanks to his exceptional achievements and artistic growth following his Master’s studies, he was appointed Berklee Alumni Ambassador for the 2025/2026 academic year as well as Berklee Mentor.