Adi Smolar (born 25 March 1959 in Slovenj Gradec, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia) is a Slovenian singer-songwriter and composer.

In his youth, he played the accordion and clarinet and was a member in several choirs. At the age of eighteen, he decided to start playing the guitar, the instrument for which he is most known today.

In 1981, he made his first appearance with a full repertoire of original songs. He continued to perform for eight years, before releasing his first album in 1989.

He has also authored seven children's books which were published between 1996 and 2014.

Smolar received the in 2008.

In 2024, Smolar performed at the charity concert for Gaza hosted at the in Ljubljana on 16 May. Funds were raised for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Published works +Albums by Adi Smolar Title Year Notes 1989 1993live 1994 With the 1995 1996 1997 1998compilation album 1999 2000 2001 2002live 2004 2008 compilation album 2011 With Mestni postopači 2018 2022compilation album

+Books by Adi Smolar Title Year ISBN 1996 2011 2012 2013 2014

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