Skrzypkowie Dzielni is a Torun-based string band. They draw on archival music recorded in previous centuries, particularly Kujawy and Swedish. An important component of the ensemble’s repertoire is the raft and oryll music recorded in Oskar Kolberg’s works in the parts concerning Kuyavia. The songs, as danceable as they may be, were once performed by…

Farkas Gyulai – violinist, singer, dancer, also plays the koboz, gardon, flutes and, most importantly, is able to teach all this in a very natural and gentle way. Co-founder of the band Szépszerével (2012), founder of the band Szőrénszálán (2023), with whom he often visits Poland. Sympathy for Poland and Poles has also translated into…

The Noise Band is a family duo of seasoned artists who have been exploring the most interesting and archaic forms of European music, dance and craft for years. Creators of the Poznań Dance House (2000). Jacek and Alicja Hałas are members of the most interesting folk formations in Poland, co-creators of international artistic and theatrical…

Marta Domachowska – ethnologist, researcher of Polish folk culture, pupil of rural singers, dancers and musicians. She explores, practices and popularises Polish musical traditions in crudo. Among other things, she conducts original dance workshops, singing meetings, family musical events and workshops of traditional children’s games for educators and animators. Since 2011, she has been working…