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Texas-Czech: Bohemian-Moravian Bands: Historic Recordings 1929-1959

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Texas-Czech: Bohemian-Moravian Bands: Historic Recordings 1929-1959
Among the immigrant groups that arrived in Texas in the 19th century were Slavic peoples from Central Europe. Settling in south-central Texas, the Czechs, Slovaks, Bohemians, and Moravians adapted to their new country while retaining ties to their musical and cultural heritage. One result was the development of the unique Texas-Czech musical genre, consisting of polkas, waltzes, marches, and native folk dances played with a southwestern flavor. This collection presents recordings of many of the Texas-Czech bands of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The liner notes provide information about the bands and music history.

Track Listing

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Drateník (Tinker Polka) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 03:06
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Lesni Zábava (Forest Party) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 03:05
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Pisnicka Ceska (Song Of Bohemia) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 03:05
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104
March Prodaná Nevesta (Bartered Bride March) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 02:55
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105
Já Jsem Mladá Vdova (Young Widow Polka) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 03:14
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106
Vzpominky Z Mladi Adolph Pavlas & His Bohemians 02:44
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107
Rozvedena Adolph Pavlas & His Bohemians 02:49
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108
Okolo Mesice (Around the Moon) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 02:47
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109
Zvadla Ruze (Faded Rose) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 03:08
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110
Dobrunoc (Good Night) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 03:00
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111
Stará Konská Brána (The Old Horse Gate) Bacova's Ceska Kapela 02:56
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112
Red Raven Polka Julius Dietert's Band 02:21
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113
Krasna Amerika (Beautiful America) Joe Patek's Orchestra 02:39
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114
Shiner Song Joe Patek's Orchestra 02:43
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115
Mozna Ze Jo Ze Ne (Maybe Yes, Maybe No) Joe Patek's Orchestra 02:39
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116
Wheel Barrow Polka Joe Patek's Orchestra 02:29
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117
Sekerecka (Little Axe) Frank Hermanek's Band 03:20
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118
Happy Go Lucky Polka Adolph Hofner 02:56
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119
The Prune Waltz Adolph Hofner 02:47
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120
Barbara Polka (1) Adolph Hofner 02:32
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121
Green Meadow Waltz Adolph Hofner 02:51
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122
Shiner Song (Farewell To Prague) Adolph Hofner 02:48
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123
Barbara Polka (2) Benny Brosh & His Orchestra 02:47
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124
Circling Pigeons Waltz John R. Baca's Orchestra 02:41
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125
Musikanti Pojdte Hrat (Musicians Come Out and Play) Ray Krenek's Orchestra 03:00
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126
Oneida Polka Bill Mraz Orchestra 02:22
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127
Corrido Rock Joe Patek's Orchestra 02:43