Polish Musician Search
The Polish Texans Website and Brian Marshall are searching for old pictures of Texan Musicians of Polish descent.
This is a “not for profit” collaboration who’s only intent is to recognize those musicians who were an integral part of important family functions such as weddings, funerals, etc. and who contributed entertainment to the society in which they lived.
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Polish Fiddle Music
Polish Fiddle Music, in common with that of England, has had something of a difficult time, and a bad press to boot. Surrounded by its flashy and exotic neighbours in Russia, Hungary and the Balkans, the folk music of Poland, with its major keys, medium tempos, relative lack of ornamentation, and the taste of the "poisoned chalice" of the Bavarian Oompah , all leave Polish folk music looking rather tame. Is there more to Polsh fiddle music than meets the eye?
One young band determined to...
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All Saints' Day in Poland, November 1st
Tradition and origin of All Saints' Day and Halloween is the same but these two days are so different in their atmosphere! Although All Saints' Day is
celebrated among catholic all around the world this celebration is Poland has especially solemn manner.
All Saints' Day in Poland is a holiday for everybody except of transportation and emergency services. In spite of its religious roots it was also
observed during communistic times as a Day of Deceased. The traffic on the roads...
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Polish Mountaineers - Folk Costumes, Tradition and History
 In the tourist area of Polish Mountains people wear regional costumes on a daily basis.
Podhale is probably the only region in Poland where folk costumes are used commonly. It is partly due to a rich tradition of this region, partly to attract tourists. All horse cabmen wear traditional folk costumes. Here wearing a folk costume help with the business since the business rely mainly on tourists.
Mountaineers called in Polish górale, are well-known not only for their regional...
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Polish Polka in Texas
There are over 50,000 people of Polish descent in the Houston and surrounding areas. As a Texan of Polish descent, I can add that Polish music has been an integral part of my appreciation of my Polish heritage. For many others, it may be their only link to their cultural past.
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