About Walter Ostanek
Born 1935. Walter Ostanek is a Canadian musician.
Ladislav John "Walter" Ostanek, CM After several years, Ostanek became a popular entertainer in Southern Ontario, performing Slovenian-style (also known as Cleveland-style) polkas and waltzes. He could be heard frequently on the radio in St. Catharines and Welland. Walter began playing polka after his best friend introduced him to the accordion at age 5.
Career In 1957 Ostanek formed his own band playing Slovenian-style polka music.
Ostanek currently resides in St. Catharines, Ontario. He was the owner of the popular music store "Ostanek's" until 1 April 2013, when the store was converted to a Long & McQuade.
Awards and recognition 1992, 1993, 1994: winner, Grammy Award for Best Polka Album 1999: appointed Member of the Order of Canada
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Who is Walter Ostanek?
Canadian musician
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Walter Ostanek was born on 20 April 1935 in Duparquet.
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Walter Ostanek is a musician.
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Walter Ostanek is Canadian.
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