Accordion legend Don Lipovac
Kansas City is not known much for its polkas and Slavic music. But among accordion enthusiasts, Kansas City native Don Lipovac is a legend.The 75-year-old musician was once recognized as our nation’s best accordion player and his fame reaches across the Atlantic. Reporter Elana Gordon has more from KCUR.
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