: His wife, Gabi Novak , also a legendary singer, and Matija have continued to perform his works in various tribute concerts throughout the region.
: He composed music for over 200 theatre plays and published 20 collections of poems. arsen_dedic_tribute_porin_2016
: The night was a historic triumph for Matija, who won six Porin awards , primarily for his album Matija svira Arsena ( Matija Plays Arsen ). This instrumental tribute to his father's work won "Album of the Year," making it the first jazz album to ever take the top prize. : His wife, Gabi Novak , also a
: One of the most poignant moments featured a performance of "Odlazak" ("Departure"), one of Arsen's most famous songs based on the poetry of Tin Ujević. This instrumental tribute to his father's work won
Arsen Dedić (1938–2015) was a unique figure in European music, blending Mediterranean pop, jazz, and literary chanson.
The tribute to at the 2016 Porin Awards in Split was a powerful commemoration of Croatia's "founder of the chanson". Held less than a year after his death in August 2015, the evening transformed into a family and national celebration of his legacy, largely dominated by the success of his son, jazz pianist Matija Dedić . A Night of Dedications