Deeper Polka: More Dance Music from the Midwest
Various Artists
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!
RELATED LESSON PLAN
"Let’s Polka!"
Track Listing
|
101
|
I Won't Go Home | Stas Golonka and the Chicago Masters | 2:04 | |
|
102
|
Iron Casket Oberek | Stas Golonka and the Chicago Masters | 2:05 | |
|
103
|
Chicago is a Polka Town | Stas Golonka and the Chicago Masters | 2:31 | |
|
104
|
Return to Me | Stas Golonka and the Chicago Masters | 2:39 | |
|
105
|
Vatrogasna polka and Kada čujem tambure (The Fireman's Polka and When I Hear Tamburitzas) | Jerry Grcevich | 4:01 | |
|
106
|
Daj mi daj (Allow me) | Jerry Grcevich | 2:44 | |
|
107
|
Moja Juliška (My Julie) | Jerry Grcevich | 3:18 | |
|
108
|
Betty Polka | The Mark Vyhlidal Band | 1:48 | |
|
109
|
Red Handkerchief (Cerveny satecku) | The Mark Vyhlidal Band | 2:41 | |
|
110
|
Grandmother's Joy Laendler (Babicina radost) | The Mark Vyhlidal Band | 3:08 | |
|
111
|
Clover in the Woods Polka (Jetelicku v lese) | The Mark Vyhlidal Band | 2:40 | |
|
112
|
Raisin Nut Polka | Nancy Hlad | 2:29 | |
|
113
|
Anne's Waltz | Nancy Hlad | 2:22 | |
|
114
|
Sweet Sixteen Polka | Nancy Hlad | 2:20 | |
|
115
|
Top of the Hill Polka | Nancy Hlad | 2:19 | |
|
116
|
Jätkäen Jenkka (The Logger's Schottische) | Al Reko and Oren Tikkanen | 2:46 | |
|
117
|
Nujalan Talko Polkka (The Work-Bee at Nujala Polka) | Al Reko and Oren Tikkanen | 2:31 | |
|
118
|
Suviyön Valssi (Midsummer Night Waltz) | Al Reko and Oren Tikkanen | 2:45 | |
|
119
|
Lumber-Jäkki (The Lumberjack) | Al Reko and Oren Tikkanen | 3:08 | |
|
120
|
Muziky Muziky Polka | Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen | 2:56 | |
|
121
|
Laughing Concertina | Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen | 2:10 | |
|
122
|
Chicago Waltz | Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen | 2:39 | |
|
123
|
Julida Polka | Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen | 2:10 | |
|
124
|
In Heaven There Is No Beer | The Goose Island Rambers | 2:35 | |
|
125
|
There's No Norwegians in Dickeyville | The Goose Island Rambers | 2:32 | |
|
126
|
Wendy's Schottische | The Goose Island Rambers | 1:54 | |
|
127
|
Swiss Yodel Waltz | The Goose Island Rambers | 2:32 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
-
We Just Come to Work HereVarious Artists
-
Songs of the American Negro SlavesMichel LaRue
-
Gazette, Vol. 1Pete Seeger
-
Fast Folk Musical Magazine (Vol. 8, No. 10) Lost in the Works 3Various Artists
