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Polska Kapela in Texas
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Polish music marks its lively presence among Texan Polonia. In this section, we present recordings of the traditional Polish songs, predominantly from Wielkopolska region.The songs were performed by Polska Kapela z Teksasu: Po Staremu.

The band members are: Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz (concertina, vocals), Brian Marshall (violin, vocals) and James Mazurkiewicz (rim drums). The recordings were carried out on October, 27th 2019 in Chappell Hill, Washington County – “Texas Birthplace”. To learn more about the American Polonia from Chappell Hill, Texas go to the Best Pracices – Experiences section here.

Playlist:

  1. Sanki jadą
  2. Piwo czerwone
  3. Świeci miesiąc (ale nie każdemu)
  4. Ojciec mój wielki
  5. Na Zielone Świątki (feat. Pete Mazurkiewicz)
  6. Wesele Kuby
  7. Kluski
  8. Spadła z wiśni
  9. Od chrzestnej matki
  10. Trzy dni wesela
  11. Kotki dwa (i piosenka babusi)
  12. Na oczepiny
  13. W stodole myszka
  14. Siwy koń
  15. Maryniu, Maryniu ksiądz jedzie
Chappell Hill, Texas, October, 27th 2019
Sanki jadą
Piwo czerwone
Świeci miesiąc (ale nie każdemu)
Ojciec mój wielki
Na Zielone Świątki (feat. Pete Mazurkiewicz)
Wesele Kuby
Kluski
Spadła z wiśni
Od chrzestnej matki
Trzy dni wesela
Kotki dwa (i piosenka babusi)
Na oczepiny
W stodole myszka
Siwy koń
Maryniu, Maryniu ksiądz jedzie
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