From 1978 to 1982, she sang in the student choir "Branko Krsmanović" in Belgrade and had a solo part in the vocal group "Pop polifonija" (Pop Polyphony) as well as a variety of live TV and Radio performances such as with Jazz Orchestra Radio Belgrade. She represented Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 with her band Aska, and finished in 14th place. In 1983, she and her sister Eleonora were Daniel Popović's backing vocals. Their song "Džuli" placed 4th and became a huge hit. In 1984, she and Vlado Kalember were 18th with the song "Ciao Amore". The video for "Ciao Amore" was not broadcast on Turkish state television because Barudžija appeared bathing topless.