Group Dikanda from Poland on their first USA tour

Polish-Gypsy-Balkan fusion band - Dikanda fronted by three women will perform in Madison for the first time

Playlist of “Another show of eclectic music from Poland” on WORT’s 89.9 FM Madison Global Revolutions 8/29/2011

Host of the Global Revolutions show - Martin Alvarado (left) and Yours Truly at WORT's station

1/ Incarnations  “Milosc Tobie Dam”; composed by W.Krzak/B. Loebl ; from CD Radio Retro (2010); Kayax Rec.    http://www.incarnations.pl/

2/  Volosi “Transylwania”; trad from (self titled ,2011) on Unzipped Fly Rec

3/ Volosi “Zmierzch – Dusk” composed by Stanislaw Lason from self titled (2011) on Unzipped Fly Rec/Fonografika  (http://www.fonografika.pl, fonografika@fonografika.pl; Poland, 2011)  www.volosi.eu

4/ Przemek Sokol “Slavic Soul” composed by P. Sokol from Slavic Soul (2011) on Mystic Productions (http://www.mystic.pl, Poland); www.przemeksokol.com

5/ Psio Crew “Baciar” composed by Psio Crew from EP Baciar (2010) ; internet release -on bands website (Poland)

http://www.psiocrew.pl/plyta/single  free download

6/ Dikanda` “Jokoriste czarno” composed by Dikanda from Live (2010, added 08/29/2011) on folk24.pl (Poland) www.dikanda.com

7/ Dikanda “Ajotoro” composed by Dikanda from Live (2010) on folk24.pl (Poland) www.dikanda.com

8/ Sedativa “God Bless Them” composed by the band from “I” (2011) on OffSide Records  (Poland)

9/ Sedativa “Sirens” composed by the band from “I”  (2011) on OffSide Rec (Poland)

10/ Vladimirska “Godzik” composed the band;  from CD Night Trains (2011) on Gustaff Records (Poland); check them out on Facebook

11/ Vladimirska “Spectacolo” composed by the band;  from CD Night Trains  (2011) on Gustaff Records (Poland)

12/ Anna Riveiro- Jagielska and Maayan “La comida de la manana” ; trad from dos amantes – sepharadic songs (2011) on Riveiro Music (http://www.riveiro.art.pl, info@riveiro.art.pl, Poland)

13/ Anna Riveiro-Jagielska and Maayan “Para Que Quero yo mas Vivir?”; traditional from dos amantes – sepharadic songs (2011) on Riveiro Music (http://www.riveiro.art.pl, info@riveiro.art.pl, Poland)

14/ Anna Jagielska-Riveiro and Maayan – “Pesah a la Mano”; traditional from Dos Amantes – Sepharadic Songs (2011) on Riveiro Music (http://www.riveiro.art.pl, info@riveiro.art.pl, Poland)

15/ Roberto Delira and Kompany “Kon Intro and  Kon;” composed by band from Zabobon/Superstition (2010) on Karrot Kommando (http://www.karrot.pl , Poland)

16/ Volosi “Polka Ostateczna – Final Polka” composed by J. Kaczmarzyk from Volosi (2011) on Unzipped Fly Rec/Fonografika (http://www.fonografika.pl, fonografika@fonografika.pl, Poland); www.volosi.eu

17/ Volosi “Sigut Techno” composed by Jan Kaczmarzyk from Volosi (2011) on Unzipped Fly Rec/Fonografika (http://www.fonografika.pl, fonografika@fonografika.pl, Poland); 

18/ Przemek Sokol “Kamarat” composed by Przemek Sokol from Slavic Soul (2011) on Mystic Productions (http://www.mystic.pl, Poland); www.przemeksokol.com

19/ Przemek Sokol “Zmierzch Dawnych Bogow” composed by Przemyslaw Sokol from Slavic Soul (2011) on Mystic Productions (http://www.mystic.pl,  Poland)

20/ Dikanda “Szirato” composed by Dikanda from Ajotoro (2007) on Dikanda (http://www.dikanda.pl, Poland)

KlezmaFour – poster, photo

KlezmaFour – music, history and inspirations.

Modern Klezmer Band From Poland Embarks on N.American Tour Feb 27 – Mar 13, 2011

By Szymon Wozniczka 2/20/11

“We are very excited about this”- Wojtek Czaplinski’s tone of voice continued to convey that feeling as he further described his band from Poland and their preparations for the upcoming North American tour. “None of the five members of Klezmafour have ever traveled to the US or Canada. So just going there, and, on top of it, being able to play our music is something we could not have even dreamed about one year ago.”

Wojtek Czaplinski (clarinet player) and his brother, Andrzej Czaplinski (violin player) are the leaders of this instrumental Klezmer band from Poland. The two brothers started the band back in 1999, when they were still in their teens.

The Czaplinski brothers had grown up watching their parents regularly perform Klezmer music at a local Jewish restaurant in their home town of Lublin, Poland. Their father had discovered Klezmer music when performing in cruise ships that made stops in the USA. Parents’ band – Lubliner Klezmorim – followed established Klezmer bands in Poland, including Kroke, Jascha Lieberman Trio and The Cracow Klezmer Band. These esteemed bands were part of the growing revival of Klezmer music in Poland in the early 1990’s.
Reflecting on his childhood experiences Wojtek reminisced, “My brother and I saw people dance, laugh and have a good time while listening to this music.” Their parents’ interest in Klezmer music inspired the brothers to later follow suite. “We were really intrigued by the different musical scales that characterized this music.”

The brothers went on to attend F. Chopin’s Music Academy in Warsaw. There, they met the other three musicians, who now complete the band’s sound: Rafal Grzaka on accordion, Gabriel Tomczuk on double bass, and Tomasz Waldowski’s on drums. All five band members are graduates of the Academy. And even though none of them have
Jewish roots, they all share the common roots of having grown up in Polish cities (Lublin, Warsaw and Bialystok.) which, prior to WWII, were strongholds of Yiddish culture.
Together, the five musicians produce a sound that explores Poland’s multicultural past and connects it with Poland’s contemporary culture. Though Klezmafour’s sound is primarily based upon Klezmer musical tradition; the band’s appreciation for diverse styles urged them to infuse their music with jazz, Balkan folk, Polish folk and other musical influences.

Wojtek continued to explain the roots of their sound and the mindset behind their creative approach. “We love Klezmer music and its beautiful musical qualities. But we live now in the 21st Century; and we feel that just trying to restore this music is not enough for us. We want to expand upon it.” He continued on, “In Klezmafour, our goal is to create music which sounds like [it is] played on one instrument … a perfect balance of colors, proportions and dynamics. This has been our destination since the beginning … the place where we want to arrive.”

Wojtek discussed the recent developments for the band. “By 2009, we thought that our sound was developed and that it was time to present our music to even wider audience; so we recorded our first CD.” The band’s self-titled CD is comprised largely of original works, composed by each of the band members. They are currently working on their second CD.

Then in 2010, Wojtek believed that they were ready to enter the 2nd International Jewish Music Competition in Amsterdam; but his fellow band members were less confident. “At first, I had to really work hard on convincing my band mates that it was worth it and possible for us to compete with other 200 top notch Jewish bands from all over the world.” But after competing against 24 Klezmer bands from 12 countries, the band was surprised to qualify as one of the six finalists. They continued on in the competition and were overjoyed to win two of the three top awards. As a result of their success, Klezmafour was invited to perform at Vancouver’s Chutzpah Festival and Michael Dorf’s City Winery in Manhattan. Their 2-week tour will start on February 27th and will conclude on March 13th, 2011, with concerts in Washburn, Chicago, Madison, Cleveland and Boston.

Here is what other people who have heard Klezmafour’s music said about us:
“One of the most energetic and compositionally strong Klezmer bands I have seen in a long time” – Michael Dorf, New York impresario, producer of New York Jazz Festival

“Klezmafour is energetic, enthusiastic and exciting to watch. They really enjoy making music and bring a fun, fresh approach to Klezmer. Definitely one of the great discoveries at the Amsterdam Jewish Music Competition in 2010” – Ken Gould, director of International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands

“These songs all fit together very well. There wasn’t anything on the album that I didn’t like. Klezmafour has hit on a new sound that, I believe, makes a bold statement on the the future direction of Klezmer.” – Keith Wolzinger’s review of band’s first CD, he is a producer of Klezmershack website; klezmer musician.

You can follow the band’s tour on Facebook and on their website: http://klezmafour.pl/new/index/

If you would like to attend a Klezmafour concert in Midwest:
March 3 (Thursday): Washburn, WI – StageNorth
http://stagenorth.com/shows/03/03/klezmafour
March 5 (Saturday): Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
http://high-noon.com/index.php

Announcement – klezmer band from Poland on tour in USA – Madison show March 5th

Hello,

I would like to invite you to a special concert on March 5th (Saturday) at High Noon Saloon in Madison (www.high-noon.com)
Award-winning Polish klezmer fusion band – Klezmafour is making their stop in Madison during their first USA/Canada tour.
Please check them out on Facebook or on their website (eng.): http://klezmafour.pl/new/index/
and CD review http://www.klezmershack.com/bands/klezmafour/first/

Event: Klezmafour – live concert
Event Description: fusion klezmer (music of Eastern European Jews) band from Poland on their first tour in USA/Canada
Time: 6:30 – Yid Vicious opening; 7:00 – Klezmafour (till approx. 8:30 pm)
date: March 5th 2011
tickets are; $12 in advance and $15 at the door;
you can purchase advance tickets at the website of the venue or by e-mailing me in advance with a name and number of tickets needed
location: High Noon Saloon http://www.high-noon.com (near East Washington Ave. – downtown Madison)
it’s a 21 and older show whic means kids can come when accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian

F. Chopin – music and words (on the radio)

Hello,

I am inviting you all to join me this Monday 2/28/2011 for a special evening on the airwaves with words and music of F.Chopin.

On 89.9 FM WORT, Madison, WI between 7-8 pm as a part of “Access Hour” I will be presenting some unusual interpretations of F.Chopin’s music and its roots as recorded by: Maria Pomianowska and Friends, Janusz Prusinowski Trio, Sarakina, Leszek Mozdzer and Tomasz Stanko and also DiGalitzyaner Klezmorim.
You will also hear what this great Polish composer and pianist had to say in his letters as he traveled throughout Europe, grew as an artist and what he felt in his heart as a Polish patriot when he wrote letters to his loved ones, friends, mentors and fellow artists.

The show will be also available online at http://www.wort-fm.org either live or up to two months at the online archives of WORT radio station.

Sincerely,

Szymon Wozniczka
Monona, WI
608-577-3897

Klezmer music from Poland

Here is a playlist for yesterday’s Klezmer, Jewish music show. I was only able to fit 7 artists this time. There is so much more worth presenting that’s happening on the Polish Klezmer scene that I will continue featuring more of this type of music on the future WORT shows.
01/  Siegra, Saposzkele,  (CD Memories of Stone, on Windhunter Rec, 2010)
http://www.myspace.com/siegra
http://worldmusiccentral.org/2011/01/30/klezmer-diversity/
02/  Kroke, Luftmentsch (CD Out of Sight, Oriente Rec, 2010)
http://www.kroke.krakow.pl
03/  Chanajki Klezmer Band, Rivkele di Shabesdike (CD Chanajki, self released 2010)
04/  Chanajki Klezmer Band, Bialistok majn hajm, (CD Chanajki, self released, 2010)
http://www.chanajki.com
05/  Klezmafour, Klezmafour, The Storm (CD Klezmafour, 2010)
06/  Klezmafour, Klezmafour, Lublin  (CD Klezmafour, 2010)

07/  Klezmafour, Klezmafour, Bialystok Station (CD Klezmafour, 2010)
08/  Klezmafour, Klezmafour, Suite Part2 (CD Klezmafour, 2010)
http://klezmafour.pl/new/index

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Klezmafour/333869448599

09/ Quartet Klezmer Trio, 8PM, Ich Hob, (CD Austeria, 2008)
10/  Quartet Klezmer Trio, 8PM, Cziribim,  (CD Austeria, 2008)

http://www.qklezmer.pl/qkt-en.php

11/  Edyta Geppert & Kroke,  Zrob cos z soba, (CD Spiewam Zycie EMI, 2006)
http://www.cdroots.com/rien-61.html
12/  Cukunft, Track 2 (CD Itstikeyt, Lado ABC, 2010)
13/  Cukunft, track 8 (CD Fargangenheit, Lado ABC, 2010)
http://www.myspace.com/cukunft
14/ Jascha Lieberman, Oyfn Weg Shteyt a Boym, (CD Bats Gallery, Jascha Lieberman, 2010)
http://jaschalieberman.com/trio.html
15/  Cukunft, Track 9 (CD Fargangenheit, Lado ABC, 2010)
16/  Jascha Lieberman, Szeroka Street (CD Bats Gallery, Jascha Lieberman, 2010)

Christmas Music from Poland – Koledy, Pastoralki on the radio

Christmas Music from Poland on “Access Hour” on WORT 89.9 FM and http://www.wort-fm.org where it is going to be archived for 2 months from 12/20/201

Here is the playlist and artist links:

1/ Muzykanci – Dzisiaj W Betlejem (Today in Bethlehem) 2:53

CD – “Gore Gwiazda; koledy domowe” 2002

Label:  Wydawnictwo Jana Slowinskiego

http://www.slowinska.art.pl

2/ Maria Pomianowska and Zespol Polski – Kiedy krol Herod (When King Herod) 3:18

CD “Polish Carols: Famous and Forgotten” 1997

Label: MTJ CD 045

http://worldheartbeat.org/maria-pomianowska/

3/ Golec uOrkiestra – Lokarynki, Fujarecki (Ocarins, Flutes) 3:37

CD “Swieta z Golec uOrkiestra”; year unknown – likely early 2000’s

Label: Golec Fabryka; distributed by BMG Poland

http://www.golec.pl/

4/ Maria Pomianowska and Zespol Polski – Przybiezeli do Betlejem (Hurrying to Bethlehem) 2:50

CD “Polish Carols: Famous and Forgotten” 1997

Label: MTJ CD 045

http://worldheartbeat.org/maria-pomianowska/

5/ Joanna Slowinska and Maciej Miecznikowski – Wigilia (Christmas Eve Supper) 3:00

CD “Z Nieba Wysokiego” 2009

Label: Wydawnictwo Jana Slowinskiego JSCD 010

www.slowinska.art.pl

6/ Anna Maria Jopek – “Hej W Dzien Narodzenia” (Hey, On The Day on his Birthday) 2:32

CD “Dzisiaj W Betlejem” 1999

Label: Universal Music Polska

www.universalmusic.pl

http://anna-maria-jopek.com/en/music.html

7/ Anna Maria Jopek – “Dzisiaj w Betlejem” (Today in Bethlehem) 2:24

CD “Dzisiaj W Betlejem” 1999

Label: Universal Music Polska

http://anna-maria-jopek.com/en/music.html

8/ Hania Rybka – “Sliczna Panienka” (Beautiful Maid)

CD “Gwiozkowo Opowiostka” (unknown year, likely between 2004-2009)

Label: self released

http://www.hankarybka.pl/muzyka.html

9/ Krzysztof Trebunia-Tutka – “Hej Malucki, Malucki” (Hey, Sweet, Tiny One) 3:48

CD “Goralskie Dzieci Koleduja” 2009

Label: Agora SA

http://www.krzysztoftrebunia.art.pl/muzyk.html

http://www.trebunie.pl/eng/historia_e.htm

10/ Hania Rybka – “Ujkowo Koledziolka” (Uncle’s Christmas song)

CD “Gwiozkowo Opowiostka” (unknown year, likely between 2004-2009)

http://www.hankarybka.pl/muzyka.html

11/ Joanna Slowinska – “Hej, Hej Lelija” (Hey, Hey LillyFlower)

CD “Z Nieba Wysokiego” 2009

Label: Wydawnictwo Jana Slowinskiego JSCD 010

www.slowinska.art.pl

12/ Pospieszalscy Family – Polnoc Juz Byla (Midnight Has Just Set) 4:23

CD “Koledy Pospieszalskich” 1993

Label: Pomaton

13/ Grazyna Auguscik – “Lulajze Jezuniu” (Lullaby Jesus) 3:08

CD “Lulajze: The Lullaby For Jesus” 2005

Label: GMA Records

www.grazynaaugscik.com

14/ Antonina Krzyszton – “Szukam Ciebie Maly Krolu” (I Am Looking For You, Little King) 2:03

CD :Koleda Domowa: a nad snieg wybieleje” 2003

Label: Paganini www.paganini.com.pl

www.antoninakrzyszton.art.pl

Playlist for Polish Music show on WORT 89.9 FM “Global Revolutions” on 12/6/2010 (St. Nicholas Day); Madison, WI; archived at http://archive.wort-fm.org/

Check out my Facebook page under: Ma-Pol.K.A. (Madison-Poland Kultural Action)

01/ Enej “Radio Hello” from Folko-Rabel (2010) on Rockers Publishing (Poland);  http://www.enej.pl

02/ St. Nicholas Orchestra “Ballad About St. Nicholas” from Old Music (2007) on Ferment records (www.ferment.pl, Poland); http://www.mikolaje.lublin.pl

03/ Mosaik “Hej, Z Gory” from LudoVaVa (2010) on CM Records (cmrecords@cmrecords.eu, Poland); artist website http://www.mosaic.art.pl

04/ Roberto Delira and Kompany “Kon Intro; Kon;” from Zabobon/Superstition EP (2010) on Karrot Kommando (http://www.karrot.pl,  Poland) New — 2 part song:  Horse intro, Horse

05/ Dautenis “Ja myslalam ze to slonce wschodzi” from Mozna Tak, Mozna Tak (2009) on Self-released (www.myspace.com/I75472704, Poland)

06/ Village Kollektiv “Uado” from SubVillage Sound (2010) on Open Sources (www.opensources.pl;  Poland) bands website: http://www.vk.com.pl

07/ Grzegorz z Ciechowa “Piejo kury Piejo” from Oj Dadana (CD, Album, Private, 1996) on Pomaton (Poland) — sampling of trad. polish vocals, melodies;  side project of Grzegorz Ciechowski – leader of alt-rock/pop band Republika

08/ Masala “Palce i Zapalnik” from Caly Ten Swiat (This Whole World) (CD, Album, Private, 2010) on Open Sources (www.opensources.pl;  Poland) – Polish banghra/electro-hop mix

09/ Village Kollektiv “Romani Chaj (feat: Caci Vorba)” from SubVillage Sound (2010) on Open Sources (www.opensources.pl;  Poland)

10/ Dagadana “Swiniorz” from Malenka (2010) on offside records (www.offside.com.pl; Poland)  http://www.dagadana.pl

11/ VooVoo and Haydamaky “Wyszla Mloda” from Self-tiltled (2009) on Agora (Poland) — collaboration between VooVoo from Poland and Haydamaky from Ukraine

12/ Enej “Pan Babilon” from Folkrabel (2010) on Rockers Publishing (Poland) artists website: http://www.enej.pl

13/ Dagadana “Tango” from Malenka (2010) on Offside records (www.offside.com.pl;  Poland) website: http://www.dagadana.pl; Polish-Ukrainian Trio

14/ Edyta Geppert and Kroke “Meshuge” from Spiewam Zycie ( 2006) on EMI Poland (Poland) ; re-released by Oriente Rec in Germany in 2007— artists website: http://www.egeppert.com

15/ Edyta Geppert & Kroke “Zrob Cos Ze Soba” from Spiewam Życie (I Sing Life)

16/ Joanna Slowinska and Jarek Bester “Bal U Pana Boga” from Bal U Pana Boga (2010) on Rozstaje Publishing (www.rozstaje.pl, Poland)  artist website: http://www.slowinska.art.pl  and http://www.besterquartet.com

17/ Anna Jagielska “Avrix mi Galanica” from Lunas Olvidadas – Sepharadic Songs (2009) on Anya Records (www.annajagielska.art.pl, Poland)

18/ Joanna Slowinska “Jasio” from Mozesz Byc (2007) on QL Music (Poland) – Polish Folk-Pop singer, formerly of Muzykanci

19/ Janusz Prusinowski Trio and Magdalena Wojciechowska “Mazurek C-dur op.24 number 2” from Fantasies on Polish Theme (2010, added 12/06/2010) on Wydawnictwo Sluchaj Uchem (www.sluchajuchem.pl, Poland); artist label: http://www.januszprusinowskitrio.pl http://www.myspace.com/magdalenawojciechowska;

20/ Janusz Prusinowski Trio “Oberek Braci Gacow” from Fantasies on Polish Themes (2010) on Wydawnictwo Sluchaj Uchem (www.sluchajuchem.pl, Poland)

21/ Singers from Galki Rusinowskie “Wedding Chant” from Fantasies on Polish Themes (2010) on Wydawnictwo Sluchaj Uchem (www.sluchajuchem.pl, Poland)

22/ Janusz Prusinowski Trio and Magdalena Wojciechowska “Mazurek a-moll” from Fantasies on Polish Theme (2010) on Wydawnictwo Sluchaj Uchem (www.sluchajuchem.pl, Poland) F.Chopin’s composition

23/  Maria Pomianowska and Friends “Chopin in Africa” from Chopin on Five Continents (2010) on CM Records (cmrecords@cmrecords.eu, Poland) New — Op. 28 number 15 by F.Chopin ; artist website: http://www.pomianowska.art.pl

24/ Maria Pomianowska and Friends “Chopin in Balkans” from Chopin on Five Continents (2010) on CM Records (cmrecords@cmrecords.eu;  Poland) New — “Spring Song” – Op 74 number 1 by F. Chopin

25/ Mosaic “Oto Marysiu” from LudoVaVa (2010) on CM Records (cmrecords@cmrecords.eu, Poland) ; traditional song from Kurpie region of Poland ;  http://www.mosaic.art.pl/

26/ Roberto Delira and Kompany “Zabobon – Superstition” from Zabobon (CD, EP, Private, 2010) on http://www.karrot.pl (Poland); new project from the leader of Zywiolak – Polish flagship heavy-folk band -http://www.zywiolak.pl/eng/

Big Thanks to Martin, David and Eugenia for this second invitation to the Global Revolutions on WORT.