However, it is known that Vanda Križaj died in September 2011. To commemorate her musical legacy, the singers founded the Vanda Križaj Women's Vocal Group on the anniversary of her death in the same year (September 2011). This year, the vocal group celebrates the 100th anniversary of its birth. ŽeVS Šmihel and a young aspiring ensemble from Šmihel were invited to the annual concert.