Slavko Avsenik
Slavko Avsenik | |
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Slavko Avsenik in 1963 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 26, 1929 Begunje na Gorenjskem, Kingdom of Yugoslavia |
| Died | July 2, 2015 (aged 85) Slovenia |
| Genres | Oberkrain ethnic, polka, waltz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, band leader, album producer |
| Instrument(s) | piano accordion, Vocal |
| Years active | 1953–2015 |
| Website | avsenik |
Slavko Avsenik (November 26, 1929 – July 2, 2015) was a Slovene composer and musician. Beginning in 1953 with the formation of the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble, Avsenik produced more than 1,000 songs and garnered success both in Slovenia and in other parts of Europe and America, and is viewed as a Slovenian cultural icon.