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

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