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Eastern European Folk and World Music

As a Polish folk musician, my passion lies in preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe through music. My performances showcase traditional songs from various countries, each one imbued with its own unique history and folklore. I believe that music has the power to connect people across borders and cultures, and through my performances, I aim to create a sense of community and shared history.

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I approach my music with a deep respect for tradition, while also seeking to infuse it with my own personal interpretation. My goal is to pay homage to the past while also making the music accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences.

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As an artist, I am constantly exploring new themes and stories to share through my music. From the heartwarming tales of love and family to the struggles and triumphs of everyday life, I strive to evoke emotion and create meaningful connections with my audience.

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My performances are a celebration of the beauty and diversity of Eastern European culture, and I am honored to be able to share this tradition with others. I believe that by preserving and sharing this music, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared cultural heritage.

Little Queens
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Little Queens

Little Queens, or Královničky, as the festival is known in the Czech Republic, is the creative reimagining of an ancient tradition, which celebrates nature and the role of women within their communities.  The project also gives voice to female refugees and other expatriates who wish to express their identities within the intricate cultural context of their adopted home in the UK, bringing new colour, poetry and hope. ------ CREDITS ------- Creative Director Tereza Bušková Supported by Arts Council England Visit Sandwell   Project Partners Brushstrokes Community Project MotherShip Projects   Creative Practitioners & Supporters Bearwood Community Hub Blue and White Creative Multistory Oak House Museum Warley Woods Community Trust   Costumes Mariana Novotná   Embroidery workshops Tina Francis   The Queen Marketa Patelova   The King Karolina Wegrzyn   The Yarovit Goddess Zoë Simon   Little Queens Radka Saeedian, Lucia Húsková, Suchita Raj, Michaela Freeman, Mariana Novotná, Irena Jaitly, Siyona Raj, Maya Hurlow, Charlotte Freeman, Gréta Novotná, Jemima Gardener, Ellora Jaitly, Miri Emerson, Devi & Tali Patel   Musical direction / violin Oliver Clayton   Cello Bela Emerson Singing Karolina Wegrzyn   Songs Polish summer solstice song, “Kompałecka Mała Nocka” (Swimming In The Waters, Little Night) Ukrainian spring ritual song, "Oy Vesna Krasna” (Oh Beautiful Spring)   Canopy structure Studio Polpo   Camera Chris Keenan   Editing Stifani Brothers   Graphic design Jiří Bušek   Photography Carl Gibbons Dee Patel   Special thank you to Members of Sandwell Communities Jana Tillotson Jenine McGaughran Naomi St Juste Sorina Stallard Bianca Pirvuceanu Hasu Patel Tuckey Print Time Assist Ltd. Phi Forestry Billinghams florist
Hidden Mothers
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CSB Online Stream
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Rozczesala, Rozpuscila / She brushed, untied her hair - Karolina Wegrzyn / Polish Folk Wedding Song
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Rozczesala, Rozpuscila / She brushed, untied her hair - Karolina Wegrzyn / Polish Folk Wedding Song

Rozczesała, Rozpuściła złote włosy/ She Brushed And Unbound Her Hair - Karolina Wegrzyn / Roztoczańska Pieśń Obrzędu Wesela. Kochani! Już można mnie słuchać na wszystkich platformach muzycznych! Spotify, Amazon, Apple, YouTube Music, Deezer etc. Życzę przyjemnego słuchania! ❤️🎶🙏 . You can listen to my debut single release on ALL MUSIC PLATFORMS NOW: Spotify, Amazon, Apple, YouTube Music, Deezer etc. Enjoy ☺️ 🙌 . Links: https://open.spotify.com/track/5gbMvBuVjjHe4YeV8y0aKx?si=2pssELD6R96cXeLkEPgIGw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3IEeszTEnvwXcc5oHqQWpT https://music.apple.com/gb/album/rozczesa%C5%82a-rozpu%C5%9Bci%C5%82a-wedding-song/1729426065?i=1729426277 https://youtu.be/FPO30S_wonI?si=zlPSZRq2HGLfOdme https://amazon.co.uk/music/player/albums/B0CV4GR56D?marketplaceId=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&musicTerritory=GB&ref=dm_sh_AZ663tTtzXRHgdYnSEbrIKN0t https://karolinawegrzyn.hearnow.com Dziękuję Wam wszystkim serdecznie za Wasze wsparcie, mnóstwo pozytywnych słów i energii. Bez Was bym tego nie zrobiła! 🥰❤🙏 ENG: This single is live now on all online music streaming platforms. Links to listen ABOVE 🙌🥳 Thank you for supporting me, giving lots of positive energy and love for this song 🙏 I couldn’t do this without you all! ❤ Tradycyjna oczepinowa pieśń z Roztocza na Lubelszczyźnie, śpiewana wyłącznie przez kobiety podczas obcinania włosów pannie młodej. Oryginalne nagranie Śpiewaczek z Łukowej znajdziecie na Bandcamp.com In Crudo - Spod Niebieskiej G​ó​ry - muzyka Roztocza Pieśni nauczyłam się na warsztatach Towarzystwa Dla Natury i Człowieka, prowadzonymi przez Agnieszkę Szokaluk - Gorczycę. Aranżacja i śpiew - Karolina Węgrzyn Tekst: Rozczesała Rozpuściła złote włosy (2x) Ostaw mnie, nie dajże mnie moja mamo od siebie. Jakżesz ja Cie moja córuś nimom dać? Najechali dobre ludzie, chco Cie brać. Zdjęcia użyte w filmie przedstawiają przygotowania weselne na Podkarpaciu i w Rumunii. Więcej: https://www.bobbooks.co.uk/bookshop/photobook/wspomnienia-o-zespole-piesni-i-tanca-ujezniacy www.karolinawegrzyn.com Instagram: @karol_in_art Facebook: www.facebook.com/karoweg Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/karolina-wegrzyn Bandcamp: https://karolkafolk.bandcamp.com .... Traditional wedding song from Roztocze in Poland, used to be performed only by women during bride's hair cutting. Traditional wedding songs workshop led by @tdnicz Arrangement and singing - Karolina Wegrzyn, 2019 Photos depict wedding preparations in Poland, Subcarpathia and Sic in Romania.
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