Category: Polish music
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Music made in Kraków
Some of Poland’s most cherished bands and singers have a strong connection to Kraków. Here’s a starter guide to Kraków’s music scene from the 1960s up to today.
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Polish music map: Bands and singers by location
What are Poland’s main bands and singers? Here’s a map of some key artists, including Czesław Niemen, Marek Grechuta, Maanan, and Hey.
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Nosowska, the chameleon queen of Polish music
From grunge as the singer and songwriter of Hey, through electronic solo projects, to acoustic collaborations. Plus festival curation, social media, and book publishing. Is there anything Katarzyna Nosowska can’t do? What about teaching us some Polish? :)
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Practise “mieć” and “być” with good Polish music
Learn grammar the fun way, through songs that put them in context! “Mieć” (to have) and “być” (to be) are two staples of the Polish language.
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Layers of fog (mgła) in Polish music
The word mgła (“fog” or “mist”) seems to be an endless source of inspiration for Polish bands. Here are three wildly different groups with a connection to bleak weather.
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Polish music quiz!
Check your knowledge of Polish music and basic phrases! Hint: If you don’t know them all, you can find all the answers somewhere on this blog.
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Three Polish songs about dogs
Dog in Polish is “pies” – easy, right? Not so fast! “Pies” is the basic form, but the form changes depending on the context. Let’s look at a few examples in three great songs.
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Niech żyje bal – long live the ball
Maryla Rodowicz has everything you’d expect from a proper diva – a big presence, a great voice, timeless hits, and extravagant outfits. One of her signature songs teaches us to live life to the full.
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Lubię mówić z Tobą = I like talking with you
This brilliant song by Akurat helps us remember the difference between “for you” (dla ciebie) and “with you” (z tobą).
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