Slovene Popular Folk Musician Celebrates 70th Birthday

Ljubljana, 23 July - Lojze Slak, one of Slovenia's popular folk music best known accordionists and bandleaders, is celebrating his 70th birthday. His 400 original music works and numerous other adaptations made over the past 40 years make him one of the most creative Slovene musicians. Moreover, he has also helped popularise the Alpine style of polka music outside Slovenia.