The word ‘folk’ can often box in musicians and force them to craft their sound to fit the traditional vibe of Polish folk music. The modern Polish folk scene tosses this limit on creativity out the ...

The O.N.E. Quintet is a fresh breeze of female energy in the Polish jazz scene. Five talented artists create modern jazz, inspired by folk and hip-hop music. In May 2020, the band presented their ...

A Polish folk festival became a lifeline for Ukrainians fleeing war — with help from Canadian musicians. Follow Montreal violinist Nadia Monczak as she visits relief efforts on the Polish ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For polka lovers, this festival is an opportunity to be immersed in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the 1st Summit Bank ...

The practice of making pajaki, the Polish folk art created to honor the earth, finds an unexpected revival. By Saskia Solomon “They were almost completely forgotten about in Poland,” Karolina ...

Małgorzata Oleszkiewicz, an ethnologist from the ethnographic museum in Krakow, talks about old folk traditions such as 'Siuda Baba', 'smigus dyngus' or 'Dziady smigustne' - customs from the ...

“Polish folk music, especially from the Lubna region, is filled with pure melodies and intricate rhythms. These qualities resonate beautifully with Bharatanatyam,” she says.

Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy. By Alex Marshall Reporting from London Think of ...

The annual Polish Radio's 'New Tradition' Folk Festival provides a platform for artists to showcase their interpretations of Polish folk music - and redefines how the local tradition may sound in ...