Ivo Fabijan

Ivo Fabijan, born Andrija Ivo Mrvelj, was a Croatian musician, singer, and composer who made his mark in the world of pop music and patriotic songs. Born on August 25, 1950, in Vrbovac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fabijan's career spanned several decades until his passing on July 16, 2006, in Zagreb. He was known for his versatility, performing pop, folk, and chanson genres, and was a member of both the Croatian Musicians Union and the Croatian Composers' Society.

Fabijan's discography is extensive, with over 25 recorded albums throughout his career. He gained recognition for his socially-themed ballads and songs about everyday life, which he began performing in Zagreb in 1974. Fabijan's music took on a patriotic tone in the 1990s, with albums featuring Croatian nationalist themes and religious songs. His hit songs include "Majko dalmatinko," "Striče Ivane," and "Kad sklopim oči, ja Hrvatsku sanjam," among others.