Irena Santor

Irena Wiśniewska-Santor (born 9 December 1934), known professionally as Irena Santor, is a Polish singer, musical performer and actress. Her career started in 1950 and continues to this day. For her clear mezzo-soprano, she enjoys an iconic status in Poland and she is called as influence for younger generations singers. From 1951 to 1959 Irena Santor (then as Irena Wiśniewska) was a member and main soloist famous Polish folk group Mazowsze, with whom she toured on all continents. After leaving group she decided to start solo performance. Repeatedly, she was rewarded many prizes in her country and abroad.