The composer was born on April 1, 1907 in the village of Zavar and died in 1988 in Bratislava. He is buried in Martin's cemetery. For his contribution to Slovak music, he was awarded the title of Merited Artist in 1964 and in 1988 the title of National Artist. He composed more than 250 dance songs, many of which were popularized. His name is also associated with the Slovak operetta, of which he was the creator. He is considered one of the first founders of Slovak tango, with which he achieved great popularity.
The composer was born on April 1, 1907 in the village of Zavar and died in 1988 in Bratislava. He is buried in Martin's cemetery. For his contribution to Slovak music, he was awarded the title of Merited Artist in 1964 and in 1988 the title of National Artist. He composed more than 250 dance songs, many of which were popularized. His name is also associated with the Slovak operetta, of which he was the creator. He is considered one of the first founders of Slovak tango, with which he achieved great popularity.
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