Author Archives: Ewelina Grygier
Folk Revival by the Vistula
The popularity of contemporary folk music in Poland is closely linked to Celtic and Andean music. Even though it might be hard to believe now, Kwartet Jorgi used to play Irish jigs and reels. While celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, let
Folk Revival by the Vistula
The popularity of contemporary folk music in Poland is closely linked to Celtic and Andean music. Even though it might be hard to believe now, Kwartet Jorgi used to play Irish jigs and reels. While celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, let
The goat must receive
The carnival processions of maskers are not the only customs related to the period preceding Lent. In the western part of Poland, there is a characteristic ritual called podkoziołek held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. What is podkoziołek? What
The goat must receive
The carnival processions of maskers are not the only customs related to the period preceding Lent. In the western part of Poland, there is a characteristic ritual called podkoziołek held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. What is podkoziołek? What
Music at the Museum
A resolution to create an International Museum Day was signed in Moscow in 1977. It was the initiative of the ICOM (International Council of Museums); the special occasion has since been celebrated around the world, including Poland. The celebrations offer a
Music at the Museum
A resolution to create an International Museum Day was signed in Moscow in 1977. It was the initiative of the ICOM (International Council of Museums); the special occasion has since been celebrated around the world, including Poland. The celebrations offer a
Let’s go dancing!
Oberek, polonaise, kujawiak – these are all household names in Poland, even if not everyone knows how to dance these dances. On the other hand, miotlarz, szot, stara baba or brutczi tunc probably sound familiar only to a select few. What is ślo foks? Was
Let’s go dancing!
Oberek, polonaise, kujawiak – these are all household names in Poland, even if not everyone knows how to dance these dances. On the other hand, miotlarz, szot, stara baba or brutczi tunc probably sound familiar only to a select few. What is ślo foks? Was
Spring carolling
Although carolling is mostly associated with Christmas, it is also possible to enjoy this activity during the other biggest Christian holiday – Easter. In Poland, the most common and characteristic ritual performed at Easter is called pisanki and involves painting
Spring carolling
Although carolling is mostly associated with Christmas, it is also possible to enjoy this activity during the other biggest Christian holiday – Easter. In Poland, the most common and characteristic ritual performed at Easter is called pisanki and involves painting
Empty Nights
When people die, they should be buried with dignity and a memorial service should be held for them. Performing appropriate rituals guarantees that the dead are separated from their earthly communities and their souls are equipped to travel to the
Empty Nights
When people die, they should be buried with dignity and a memorial service should be held for them. Performing appropriate rituals guarantees that the dead are separated from their earthly communities and their souls are equipped to travel to the
Drum’n’Bass
The fiddle plays the most prominent role in Polish traditional music (sometimes a fiddler was enough to provide music at a wedding party), yet several other instruments have acquired prominence in several specific regions: the bagpipe in Podhale, Greater Poland
Drum’n’Bass
The fiddle plays the most prominent role in Polish traditional music (sometimes a fiddler was enough to provide music at a wedding party), yet several other instruments have acquired prominence in several specific regions: the bagpipe in Podhale, Greater Poland
Playing the Kielce way!
In the beginning there was Kolberg. If we want to engage in traditional music in the twenty-first century, we need to start with Kolberg. Kraków-based singer and instrumentalist Wodecki may have claimed to „start with Bach”, but in fact he
Playing the Kielce way!
In the beginning there was Kolberg. If we want to engage in traditional music in the twenty-first century, we need to start with Kolberg. Kraków-based singer and instrumentalist Wodecki may have claimed to „start with Bach”, but in fact he
