If you would like to learn more about Polish history and its history, check out the following resources.
General Resources
The Polish Music Center at the U. of Southern California hosts a range of resources on Polish folk music, folk dances, and more.
"The Briefest History of Polish Music" by Maria Anna Harley provide a quick, but through overview of Polish music history covering folk music, classical music, and music form the late 20th century.
Culture.pl's "A Musical Journey through Polish History" offers readers a unique way to look at (or listen to) moments in Polish history.
"The Walls Must Tumble: 10 Polish Songs About Freedom" providers readers with a glimpse into how music played an important role in providing Poles with hope during times of strife, war, and repression.
"We Want to Be Different: Music Under Martial Law" discusses how the Polish rock scene evolved during martial law in the 1980s.
Composers and Musicians
Culture.pl hosts several pages that are solely dedicated to specific Polish artists, authors, musicians, and other creatives. Here are some that you can use as a starting point on your Polish music journey.
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