ConcertinaMusic.com has compiled a list of Concertina People; individuals who have made a contribution to the chemnitzer concertina through their efforts as bandleaders, composers, innovators, manufacturers, musicians, promoters, retailers, teachers, and technicians. Each person is listed by name with basic information about them and their contribution to the concertina.
You can browse the list of Concertina People by selecting one of the individual letters from the menu. Each page includes a list of last names that begin with only that letter. The Search feature may be helpful for finding specific people.
Zantek, Dan (Polka Dan) (1935 – 2019)
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2017)
Zarek, Richard (1957 – )
- Berkeley, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: The Top Hats Polka Band
- Memberships: International Polka Association, World Concertina Congress
Zarling, Gerhard
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Zebrowski, Richie
- Monongahela, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Bands: Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Nu Tones
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2024)
- Detailed Biography
Zegarowicz, Joseph (1926 – 2007)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
- Detailed Biography
Zelasko, John (1967 – )
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Musician
- Bands: Gerry Kaminski’s Merry Makers, Dynatones, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Prime Drive, Dynaticks, The Brass Connection, Kavaliers
- Honors: Grammy Nomination (1993, 1994), United States Polka Association – Favorite Song: Got No Reason (1985)
Zelenak, Steve (1961 – )
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Musician
- Bands: Polka Country Musicians, The Brass Connection, This-n-That, Bruno Mikos and The Harmony Stars, Tower City Drive
- Honors: United States Polka Association – Best Album (1993, 1994)
Ziegler, Paul (Zake)
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Musician, Technician (Lime Valley Concertina Leathers)
Zielinski, Lenny (1965 – )
- Chicago, Illinois
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Lil’ Richard and The Polka All-Stars, Joe Walega and The Happy Hearts, Lenny Zielinski and The Polka Stars
Zima, Eddie (1923 – 1966)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician
- Bands: Eddie Zima Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1978)
- Detailed Biography
Zimmerman, Betty (1928 – 1998)
- South Bend, Indiana
- Promoter (World Concertina Congress)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)
- Detailed Biography
Zimmerman, Harold (Zimmy) (1903 – 1999)
- Union, Michigan
- Musician, Promoter (World Concertina Congress), Retailer
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1979)
- Detailed Biography
Zimmerman, Jack (Zimmy) (1922 – 2009)
- South Bend, Indiana
- Musician, Promoter (World Concertina Congress)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1983)
- Detailed Biography
Zimmermann, Carl Friedrich (1817 – 1898)
- Carsfeld, Saxony, Germany
- Innovator (Carlsfelder Concertina), Manufacturer
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2024)
- Detailed Biography
Zoromski, Patrick
- Ringle, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)
Zwack, Keith
- Corcoran, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Zwack Old Time Band, Rainbow Valley Dutchmen, Wayne Solberg Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2012)