While they were a fan favorite, the award for "Best Waltz" of the year ultimately went to S.O.S. kvintet for their song "Drobno srce".

The performance featured the long-standing lineup of Jože, Klemen, Denis, and Rok, who have been performing together since 2006.

The song (Why?) is a sentimental waltz performed by the renowned Slovenian folk ensemble Novi spomini for the 25th annual Slovenska polka in valček festival in 2022. This performance marked a significant return for the group to the festival stage, where they ultimately secured second place in the waltz category. Composition and Meaning

Are you interested in seeing the or other finalists from the 2022 festival ? Novi spomini se sprašujejo zakaj - Narodnjak.si

Novi spomini was one of 12 finalists at the event held on , which was broadcast live on RTV Slovenija .

Novi spomini are veterans of this festival, having previously won the entire competition in 2010 with their hit "Fičfirič".

You can watch the full live performance from the festival on the official RTV SLO archive or via the Novi spomini YouTube channel .

The track was specifically crafted to suit the group's signature melodic style. Its technical and creative credits include: Written by Matej Kocjančič . Melody & Arrangement: Composed by Marjan Turk .