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

(1936-09-21)September 21, 1936
DiedApril 21, 2010(2010-04-21) (aged 73)
Tartu, Estonia
Other namesHeldur 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

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Selected books

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  • 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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  1. ^ a b c "Heldur Jõgioja elab oma loomingus edasi". Tartu Postimees (in Estonian). 21 September 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Elva Postipoiss". No. 34. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Heldur Jõgioja". Geni. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Heldur Jõgioja". www.president.ee. Retrieved 16 July 2021.