Wildcard: Polky

Name: Wildcard: Polky
Start: 2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 200 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, OH, United States, Ohio 45840

Schedule

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

200 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, OH, United States, Ohio 45840 | Findlay, OH

Toronto's Polky, led by multi-talented female musicians, delights audiences with joyful vocal harmonies, unusual instruments, and upbeat performances. Drawing deep inspiration from Poland's rich cultural tapestry, they push musical boundaries by fearlessly blending Polish traditional music with sounds and rhythms from across the globe.
Polky stands out for its distinctive elements, including the mesmerizing traditional vocals and incorporation of the 'suka,' an ancient lap fiddle reconstructed from historical paintings. Marta Solek, an accomplished suka virtuoso, has performed alongside esteemed Polish artists like Same Suki, Maria Pomianowska, and Nikola Kołodziejczyk. Furthermore, the lead vocalist, Ewelina Ferenc, earned the prestigious title of Traditional Singer of The Year at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Through their performances, Polky introduces Polish culture to North American audiences, embodying the role of cultural ambassadors for Polish modern traditions.