Polka Heartland: Why the Midwest Loves to Polka
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (633 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0870207229 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the crowded dance tent at Pulaski Polka Days to an off-the-grid Mexican polka dance in small-town Wisconsin, "Polka Heartland" explores the people, places, and history behind the Midwest's favorite music.From polka's surprising origin story as a cutting-edge European fad to an exploration of the modern-day polka scene, author Rick March and photographer Dick Blau take readers on a joyful romp through this beloved, unique, and richly storied genre. "Polka Heartland" captures the beat that pulses in the heart of Midwestern culture--the polka--and offers up the fascinating history of how "oompah-pah" came to be the sound of
Jeane Powles said and enjoyed reading how it all got started. I purchased this for a friend who is into Polka music. It was a big hit. Couldn't wait to read it. I also read it, and enjoyed reading how it all got started, and recognized several musicians named in the book.. "It's polka time for my pa" according to Clark Schultz. My dad loves polka and he's the guy that it is hard to buy for as he has everything, this book just takes the cake and is the perfect christmas gift.. Informative and entertaining EasyTiger What this book does so well is explain how polka music came about, flourished, and how it exists today in its various styles. A lot of history is covered, yet the book is not too wordy or lengthy. The book concentrates on the more influential bands over the decades, and discusses a few of the other bands that have come after and them and still play to this day. It probably would have been easy to overload the book with band and musician data, but in my opinion, Rick March did a perfect job of condensing all of his research into a superb read.The average person on the street doesn't know
Between chapters are "polka interludes"—brief passages that address such things as the difference between a concertina and an accordion, and why beer and polka go well together. Polka Heartland, a rollickingly entertaining and educational book that traces its origins as a cutting-edge European fad to its current status as a festival favorite in cities, towns and villages across Wisconsin. Cox, Midwest Book Review, Reviewer's Choice, Wisconsin Bookwatch: January 2016) Rick March takes us through the small to