Slavko Avsenik

Full biography Slavko Avsenik

Slavko Avsenik was a legendary Slovenian composer and accordion player. He was born on November 26, 1929, in Begunje, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Avsenik is renowned for his contributions to Slovenian and Alpine music, having co-written over 1,000 songs, many of which became classics and are still popular today.

Avsenik was not just a composer, but also an accomplished accordionist who played the diatonic button accordion, which is commonly used in Alpine music. He began his musical career with his brother, Vilko, and together they formed the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble, which later became known as the Avsenik Ensemble. The band performed and toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States, playing their own compositions as well as traditional Slovenian and Alpine folk music.

Slavko Avsenik is popularly known for his famous composition "Na Golici" ("Trompeten-Echo" in Germany), which became his signature tune. The composition has been covered by numerous artists and bands worldwide and is still played at many cultural events today.

Avsenik produced music for films, theaters, and multimedia productions throughout his career. He also had six jobs listed on his LinkedIn profile, highlighting the versatility and wide range of talent he possessed.

Avsenik passed away on July 2, 2015, at the age of 86, but his music remains an integral part of the Slovenian and Alpine cultural heritage, which continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by people worldwide. His contributions to music have earned him a well-deserved place in the history of Slovenian music, and his compositions will continue to be cherished and enjoyed by many for generations to come.