Beginning in 1953 with the formation of the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble , Avsenik produced more than 1,000 songs and enjoyed success both in Slovenia and in other parts of Europe and America , and is viewed as a Slovenian cultural icon .
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 .