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Ruparcich, Violet

Singer, Radio Host, Record Producer and Promoter, Violet Ruparcich is known for her deep, rich, contralto singing voice, and as a recording artist of Slovenian folk songs.  Violet has been heard on her weekly radio program “Songs and Melodies from Beautiful Slovenia” for 23 years, on WEDO-810AM, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  Violet was born in Chisholm, Minnesota to Slovenian immigrant parents, who introduced her to Slovenian music on the Iron Range by attending concerts and dances.  Violet joined Greyko Records in Pittsburgh in 1957.  She sang on her own recording in 1961, the first of ten.  At Greyko, Violet released albums by Bob Timko, Ray Champa, Dick Tady, Jack Tady, Martin Serro, Tony Grandovic, and Al Morouse. As a concert organizer, Violet has hosted the Slovenski Oktet and various musical ensembles from Slovenia.

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