Zalmen Mlotek, an internationally recognized authority on Yiddish folk and theater music, is a leading figure in the Jewish theater and concert worlds. Mr. Mlotek has deep roots in Yiddish culture and an extensive musical education. This unique experience combined with his talent and passion has merged into a career that has revitalized the world of Yiddish music and theater. Mr. Mlotek is the Artistic Director of the award-winning National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.