Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival is one week away! Join us on Feb 6th for performances in Hall St Plaza from 6-7pm. At 7 pm the Moving Mosaic Samba Band will lead us in a parade down Baker St. Thanks to Pete Shoniker for this great footage of last year's parade. #polkadotdragonlanternfestival #polkadotdragonarts #nelsonBC | Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society

Both Danny Jerabek and I were greatly influenced by the recordings, performances, and compositions of Don Cialkoszewski, known as The Polish Kid. The kid just celebrated his 80th birthday, so we did an impromptu jam on his tune “Polka Country.” Happy birthday to a legend! Thanks for the tunes and inspiration. #accordion #polkamusic #alexmeixner #copperbox Copper Box Wurstfest | Alex Meixner Band

Armando Temperini - Polka Antica | Musica Popolare Italiana

Polka Romagnola una polka scritta da Gianluca Bibiani (www.gianlucabibiani.com) in collaborazione con Romeo Isidori e Ivano Pescari. Il brano, edito dalle Edizioni Musicali Vocalsound, è stato inciso dall'Orchestra Spettacolo Romeo e Delia e dalla fisarmonicista Anna Falsetti che ha curato anche la realizzazione del video. [Video di Gianluca Bibiani - Youtube] | Musica Popolare Italiana

"Elisa" - Polka Romagnola del Club Maurys [video PASSI e SUONI - Playa Latina - Country Live TV - youtube] Video originale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxLerUySPqU | Musica Popolare Tradizionale

Here are some interesting facts about the Polka: 1. Origin: The Polka is believed to have been created in a Czech village and quickly spread across Europe and the world. 2. Music and Rhythm: The Polka is characterized by its 2/4 time signature and fast tempo, which makes it a fun and dynamic dance. 3. Costumes: Traditional Polka attire often includes colorful and elaborate costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere of the dance. 4. Global Popularity: The Polka became especially popular in countr