Poleski Sk\u0142ad Smyczkowy is a group of musicians dedicated to preserving and continuing Polish traditional music. They are known for their various musical projects and their involvement in research as well as artistic, and educational initiatives. The group focuses on the repertoire of the Polesie region, which stretches along the Bug River. They draw inspiration from the diverse musical heritage of this area, which reflects the multicultural neighborhood and dialogue between Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish cultures. Their music is a reflection of the cultural changes and preferences of the residents of Polesie during the first half of the 20th century. Through their performances, Poleski Sk\u0142ad Smyczkowy aims to revive the string music of Polesie that has been lost over time. \n \nThe ensemble’s sound pays tribute to the tradition of village orchestras that used to perform in towns, manor houses, weddings, and festive dances. Their music is characterised by a strong and melancholic tone, sometimes rustic and at other times noble and old-fashioned. They perform a selection of traditional melodies from the region, including old wedding dances, songs, and musical novelties that were introduced to Polesie villages through shellac records from around the world. \n \nThe group’s journey began with a meeting with Edmund Bro\u017cek, a fiddler from W\u0142odawa who was born in 1926. He is likely the only active musician who performs the old repertoire from the region. The group also finds inspiration in archival recordings of singers and musicians from Polesie, including Maria Ka\u0142u\u017cna from Orch\u00f3wek, Maria Maj\u00f3wka from Bukowa, fiddler Pawe\u0142 S\u0142owik from Ryczka, and accordionist Kazimierz Ro\u017ckowski from Orch\u00f3wek. They have also been influenced by Ukrainian fiddlers from beyond the Bug River. These sources serve as important references for the band’s repertoire. \n \n \n \n<\/p>\n\n
Line-up<\/p>\n\n
Mateusz Niwi\u0144ski \u2013 fiddle<\/p>\n\n
Paula Kinaszewska \u2013 fiddle<\/p>\n\n
Piotr Herda – second fiddle<\/p>\n\n
Bartek Wo\u017cniak \u2013 baritone fiddle<\/p>\n\n
Agnieszka Niwi\u0144ska \u2013 drum, baraban<\/p>\n\n
Jan Tarkowski \u2013 cello<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"kategoria_wydarzenia":[],"edycja":[300],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n