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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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Bacova's Ceska Kapela
03:06
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102
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
03:05
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103
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
03:05
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104
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
02:55
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105
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
03:14
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106
Adolph Pavlas and His Bohemians
02:44
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107
Adolph Pavlas and His Bohemians
02:49
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108
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
02:47
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109
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
03:08
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110
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
03:00
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111
Bacova's Ceska Kapela
02:56
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112
Julius Dietert's Band
02:21
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113
Joe Patek's Orchestra
02:39
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114
Joe Patek's Orchestra
02:43
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115
Joe Patek's Orchestra
02:39
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116
Joe Patek's Orchestra
02:29
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117
Frank Hermanek's Band
03:20
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118
Adolph Hofner
02:56
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119
Adolph Hofner
02:47
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120
Adolph Hofner
02:32
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121
Adolph Hofner
02:51
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122
Adolph Hofner
02:48
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123
Benny Brosh and His Orchestra
02:47
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124
John R. Baca's Orchestra
02:41
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125
Ray Krenek's Orchestra
03:00
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126
Bill Mraz Orchestra
02:22
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127
Joe Patek's Orchestra
02:43