MUSIC

1. CLASSICAL MUSIC

Classical music came to Slovenia from various European countries. The Renaissance music came from Italy, for example.

Jacobus Gallus was a Renaissance composer who lived in the 16th century. At that time he was one of the top composers in Europe. His most famous work is 'Opus Musicium'. In Slovenia we have named a lot of things in his honor: from musical awards to concert halls.

An old Slovene banknote with Jacobus Gallus on it.

2. POPULAR FOLK MUSIC (OOM-PAH MUSIC)

This music usually has typical folk lyrics. The most popular instrument is an accordion. It started in the 19th century but it became popular after World War II.

In Slovenia, young and old people listen to it. You can hear it on many public festivals, street fairs or weddings. Some radio stations play only this kind of music (Radio Sraka).

The most popular Slovene musician is Slavko Avsenik. He became famous with his song called ‘Na Golici’. This is the one most played instrumental songs ever.

'Na Golici' by Ansambel bratov Avsenik

Lojze Slak is a well-known musician from Mirna Peč who plays popular folk music. He made some big hits and became famous outside Slovenia (in Austria and Germany). One of his most successful songs is an old Mirna Peč folk song: ‘V Dolini Tihi’.

Lojze Slak with his ensamble at our school.

3. POPULAR MUSIC

Čuki ('The Little Owls' in English) is a band that plays all kinds of music: children music, pop music, popular folk music, and even rock. They play a little bit for everybody, which is why they are very popular. They are wanted for many different events.

'Ena Po Domače' by Čuki

4. ROCK MUSIC

The most popular Slovene rock band is Siddharta. Their biggest successes were the title of the Artist Of The Week on MTV in 2005, and playing at the biggest concert in Slovenia ever.

'Klinik' by Siddharta

5. ELECTRONIC MUSIC

DJ Umek is an international techno DJ. He has a lot of concerts all over the world and in Slovenia you can often hear his music in clubs and some commercial radio stations.

'Posing as Me' by DJ Umek