Walter Ostanek

Walter Ostanek
Ostanek performing at Marineland in July 2011
Background information
Born
Ladislav John Ostanek

(1935-04-20) 20 April 1935
Duparquet, Quebec, Canada
OriginSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
GenresPolka
Occupationsmusician, songwriter
InstrumentAccordion
Years active1957-present

Ladislav John "Walter" Ostanek, CM (born 20 April 1935) is a Canadian musician. He is known as "Canada's Polka King." He has received thirteen nominations for Grammy Awards and won three.

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