| Preserving and promoting Slovenian heritage is the essence of GRKMANIA. Three generations of the Grkman family perform traditional polkas and waltzes and add their own blend of GRKMANIA-style button box accordian music. The Grammy-nominated, critically acclaimed ensemble represented Slovenian folk arts in a 1997 concert at the John F Kennedy Center for the performing Arts in Washington, DC. Joe Grkman, Sr. has performed publicly for over half a century and has been recognized by several prestigious organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts. Joe Grkman, Jr. has followed in his father's footsteps and has been proclaimed the "Button Box King". |