Heldur Jõgioja
Estonian journalist, composer, writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heldur Jõgioja (previously Heldur Aavik, born Bronisław Vjazhowsky; 21 September 1936 – 21 April 2010) was an Estonian musician, composer, writer, journalist.[1]
Heldur Jõgioja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bronisław Vjazhowsky September 21, 1936 |
| Died | April 21, 2010 (aged 73) Tartu, Estonia |
| Other names | Heldur Aavik |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, writer, journalist |
Jõgioja's name at birth was Bronisław Vjazhowsky,[2] and later took the name Heldur Aavik, then Heldur Jõgioja.[3] Jõgioja was born in Elva and graduated from the Faculty of Law of Tartu State University in 1964. Aftwewards, he worked as a lawyer in Kohtla-Järve and Tartu and worked as a reporter for Õhtuleht. In 1974, he joined the musical ensemble Suveniir as a keyboardist and accordionist. In total, he created about 300 songs and more than 1000 song texts.[1] He also published collections of poetry, wrote historical plays, novels and short stories. He was the owner of the record label LeHelMus.[1] He died in Tartu.
Awards
- Order of the White Star, V class.[4]
Selected books
- Eesti Rukki Seltsi laulik. Kirjastus LeHelMus. ISBN 9790540020859
- Kaika Lainest Vangani. ISBN 9789949159260
- Kriminaalne tragikomöödia. ISBN 9789949187775
- Himmleri Tartust pärit ihuarst. Kirjastus LeHelMus. ISBN 9789949188598
References
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