Description
DESCRIPTION
Deep Polka brings out the vitality and variety of the Polka and related European-derived dance music played by bands throughout the upper Midwest today. Although little known outside this region, these important and enduring music traditions bring thousands of people together to dance almost every weekend. Outstanding selections from recordings by seven bands, representing seven distinct regional traditions-"Dutchman," Norwegian, Polish, Tamburitza, Slovenian, Finnish, and Czech-demonstrate the deep musical and cultural roots that are so significant to it's participants. Extensive notes, song texts, translations, bibliography, discography. 62 Minutes.
Minnesota Polka - Karl and the Country Dutchmen
Karl's Bad Schottische - Karl and the Country Dutchmen
Fleeting Memories Waltz - Karl and the Country Dutchmen
Gary's Polka - Karl and the Country Dutchmen
Remmem Valsen - Norskedalen Trio
Fylke Dans - Norskedalen Trio
All Smiles Tonight - Norskedalen Trio
Ed Quall's Polka - Norskedalen Trio
Dorothy's Oberek - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
Mountaineer Polka - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
Chicago Waltz - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
Happy Fellow - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
Gde Su Oni Lepi Cajti? - Vatra
Bunjevacko Kolo/S One Strane Dunava - Vatra
Jeste LI Culi Judi - Vatra
Bijeli Slapovi - Vatra
Jammin' Polkas - Steve Meisner Band
Meisner Magic - Steve Meisner Band
Jump River Polka - Steve Meisner Band
Sakkijarven Polka - Oulu Hotshots
Maailman Matti - Oulu Hotshots
Orpopojan Vallssi - Oulu Hotshots
Finn Polka - Oulu Hotshots
Owl Polka - Clete Bellin Orchestra
Little Vegabond Waltz - Clete Bellin Orchestra
Around the Moon - Clete Bellin Orchestra
