Slavko Avsenik

Slavko Avsenik (November 26, 1929 – July 2, 2015) was a Slovene composer and musician. Since 1953, Avsenik produced more than 1,000 songs and enjoyed success both in Slovenia and in other parts of Europe and America. He was viewed as a Slovenian cultural icon.^[1][2][3]

Slavko Avsenik
Slavko Avsenik
Background information
Born	(1929-11-26)November 26, 1929 Begunje na Gorenjskem, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Died	July 2, 2015(2015-07-02) (aged 85) Slovenia
Genres	Oberkrain ethnic, polka, waltz
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, band leader, album producer
Instruments	piano accordion, Vocal
Years active	1953–2015
Website	www.avsenik.com

The ensemble, initially popular in Slovenia, gained international fame with their 1954 hit "Na Golici," which led to a recording contract and success across Europe.^[4] By the 1960s, they had toured worldwide, performed for large audiences, and appeared on television, cementing their legacy in European music history.