Deeper Polka: More Dance Music from the Midwest

Deeper Polka: More Dance Music from the Midwest

Editorial Reviews
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Following on the heels of Deep Polka, Smithsonian Folkways' first record of indigenous Midwest polka bands, Deeper Polka goes even further in revealing the stylistic breadth of American polka music. The seven bands featured here run the gamut from the honky-style Polish of Stas Golanka and the Chicago Masters to the Norwegian polkabilly style of the Goose Island Ramblers. In between, the Croatian-style tamburitza (a fretted string instrument) of Jerry Grcevich, the Dutch-style concertina of Brian Brueggen, and Oren Tikkanen's Finnish-style mandolin help broaden the idea of how a polka should sound. The better-known Slovenian-style accordion (familiar for its association with Frankie Yankovic) of Nancy Hlad and the Czech-style accordion of Mark Vyhlidal round out the superb compilation. The polka remains a vital part of ethnic communities throughout America, and this package, complete with good-time music and appreciative booklet, helps explain why. --Wally Shoup

Product Description
Don't think all polka sounds alike. Building on the success of its predecessor Deep Polka, which featured Wisconsin bands, this compilation goes deeper and wider, featuring great polka bands from seven states. You'll delight in the exhilarating dance party music played by seven outstanding bands from urban Pittsburgh to rural Nebraska, each coming from distinct ethnic musical traditions that run the gamut from Honky-style Polish to Norwegian Polkabilly. This collection exemplifies the vitality of the continuing Polka tradition, so put Deeper Polka on the box, roll up the rug and grab a partner!

Deeper Polka: More Dance Music from the Midwest,Various Artists,Smithsonian Folkways,Polka,Pop,World Music

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Great Collection of Different Polka Sounds

Where's that thump-thump polka rhythm?

Deeper Polka: More Dance Music from the Midwest
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Folk | Styles | Music
General | International | Styles | Music
Polka | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000658O3
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

I Won't Go Home - Stas Golonka And The Chicago Masters
Iron Casket Oberek - Stas Golonka And The Chicago Masters
Chicago Is A Polka Town - Stas Golonka And The Chicago Masters
Return To Me - Stas Golonka And The Chicago Masters
Vatrogasna Polka And Kada Cujem Tambure - Jerry Grcevich
Daj Mi Daj - Jerry Grcevich
Moja Juliska - Jerry Grcevich
Betty Polka - The Mark Vyhlidal Band
Red Handkerchief - The Mark Vyhlidal Band
Grandmother's Joy - The Mark Vyhlidal Band
Clover In The Woods Polka - The Mark Vyhlidal Band
Raisin-Nut Polka - Nancy Hlad
Anne's Waltz - Nancy Hlad
Sweet Sixteen Polka - Nancy Hlad
Top Of The Hill Polka - Nancy Hlad
Jatkaen Jenkka - Al Reko And Oren Tikkanen
Nujalan Talko Polkka - Al Reko And Oren Tikkanen
Suviyon Talko Polkka - Al Reko And Oren Tikkanen
Lumber-Jakki - Al Reko And Oren Tikkanen
Muziky Muziky Polka - Brian And The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
Laughing Concertina - Brian And The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
Chicago Waltz - Brian And The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
Julida Polka - Brian And The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
In Heaven There Is No Beer - The Goose Island Ramblers
There's No Norwegians In Dickeyville - The Goose Island Ramblers
Wendy's Schottische - The Goose Island Ramblers
Swiss Yodel Waltz - The Goose Island Ramblers

Amazon.com

Following on the heels of Deep Polka, Smithsonian Folkways' first record of indigenous Midwest polka bands, Deeper Polka goes even further in revealing the stylistic breadth of American polka music. The seven bands featured here run the gamut from the honky-style Polish of Stas Golanka and the Chicago Masters to the Norwegian polkabilly style of the Goose Island Ramblers. In between, the Croatian-style tamburitza (a fretted string instrument) of Jerry Grcevich, the Dutch-style concertina of Brian Brueggen, and Oren Tikkanen's Finnish-style mandolin help broaden the idea of how a polka should sound. The better-known Slovenian-style accordion (familiar for its association with Frankie Yankovic) of Nancy Hlad and the Czech-style accordion of Mark Vyhlidal round out the superb compilation. The polka remains a vital part of ethnic communities throughout America, and this package, complete with good-time music and appreciative booklet, helps explain why. --Wally Shoup

Album Description

Don't think all polka sounds alike. Building on the success of its predecessor Deep Polka, which featured Wisconsin bands, this compilation goes deeper and wider, featuring great polka bands from seven states. You'll delight in the exhilarating dance party music played by seven outstanding bands from urban Pittsburgh to rural Nebraska, each coming from distinct ethnic musical traditions that run the gamut from Honky-style Polish to Norwegian Polkabilly. This collection exemplifies the vitality of the continuing Polka tradition, so put Deeper Polka on the box, roll up the rug and grab a partner!

Customer Reviews:

Great Collection of Different Polka Sounds.......2006-06-09

I must disagree completely with the first customer review. This is a great CD that celebrates the wonderful diversity of Polka music. European polka music was not all "thump-thump polka rhythm" - there is great variation in Polka music from Bohemian to Bavarian to the Pommern lands to Norwegian and all lands in-between. This CD and it's predecessor, Deep Polka, are wonderful samplers of music from a previous time.

I grew up in an ethnically diverse area where there were Polish Polkas, German Polkas, Bohemian Polkas, Norwegian Polkas and other ethnic musicians I was not even aware of. These 2 CDs take me back to those times.

Both CDs have over 60 minutes of music. There are fast up-tempo (thump-thump polka rhythm) and medium rhythm and slower rhythm. Although, I do not feel at any time the music is too slow (as some Waltzs can be). You will hear some intrumental songs, some songs in English, some in German, some in Czech, some in Norwegian and a few other languages. It is almost like a Polka radio show with a variety of different Polka music.

If this is what you are looking for, I highly recomend it. If you are looking for one specific type of Polka, I suggest you keep looking.

Where's that thump-thump polka rhythm?.......2002-07-31

Four of the artists on this CD, as well as the producers of this album and its predecessor, would do well to remember that we polka listeners like good strong thump-thump rhythm and bass. Stas Golonka, Nancy Hlad, and Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen keep this in mind very well. The rest of the selections vary from pleasant and relaxing to annoying. Have you ever been exposed to that rhythmless, melodyless, shrill music in Greek restaurants? That's what some of these tracks bring to mind. It's almost an a cappella sound, except that it doesn't always have vocals either. Please, guys, add some more bass and rhythm, so you could sound more like Stas, Nancy, and the Dutchmen. I might have given you 4 or 5 stars then.

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