Tomaž Pengov facts for kids
Tomaž Pengov (born September 29, 1949, died February 10, 2014) was a talented musician and writer from Slovenia. He was known for singing his own songs, playing the guitar and lute, and writing poetry.
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Pengov in 2005
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Pigl |
| Born | 29 September 1949 Ljubljana, People's Republic of Slovenia, Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia |
| Origin | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Died | 10 February 2014 (aged 64) Golnik, Slovenia |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | • Musician • Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | • Lute • Steel-string acoustic guitar • Twelve-string guitar |
| Years active | 1973–2014 |
| Labels | Škuc, ZKP RTVL, Sraka |
| Associated acts | Salamander, Mladi levi, Bogdana Herman, Polona Kasal |
Early Life
Tomaž Pengov was born in Ljubljana, a city in Slovenia. At that time, Slovenia was part of a country called Yugoslavia. He went to the University of Ljubljana where he studied "comparative literature." This means he learned about different types of stories and writings from various cultures.
His Music Journey
Tomaž Pengov started his music career in 1973. That year, he recorded his first album, called Odpotovanja. This album was very special because it was the first record ever released independently in the former Yugoslavia. This means he put it out himself, without a big record company.
His Unique Sound
Pengov was known for his unique sound. He sang his own songs and played several instruments. These included the lute, a very old string instrument, and different types of guitars. He played both the steel-string acoustic guitar and the twelve-string guitar. Music critics praised his original style. Some even compared his music to the early work of famous singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
Later Albums and Poetry
It took Tomaž Pengov eight years to create his second album, Pripovedi (which means "Narratives"). It was released in 1988. This album also featured acoustic music, but it had more variety and included other guest musicians.
In the 1990s, he released two more albums. These were Rimska cesta ("Roman Road") in 1992 and Biti tu ("Being Here") in 1996. In 2011, he shared his poetry in a special way. He published an audiobook called Drevo in zvezda ("Tree and a Star"), where he read his own poems aloud.
