It is the first time in almost a century that a new work by Chopin, who died in 1849, has been discovered.
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The extreme sound of Polish heritage
Jan Błaszczak
Poland’s extreme metal scene has achieved great international success despite relatively little mainstream attention.
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Ruling party proposes law requiring 80% of music on daytime radio to be Polish
At least half of content across the whole month would need to be Polish, which would be the highest such quota in Europe.
Poland allows concerts to resume and changes quarantine rules for travellers
Twice as many fans will also be allowed to watch Poland’s warm-up matches before the European football championship.
Government wants half of music on radio to be Polish, prompting protest by broadcasters
Over 200 radio stations – almost 70% of those in Poland – have called on the government to abandon the idea.
How rock music became a safety valve for Poland’s communist regime
Tom Junes
The regime saw rock as a way to contain revolt, not incite it.
Polish president and other public figures join online rap battle to raise money for medical workers
The initiative has raised millions of zloty from tens of thousands of donors.
Polish music stars raise 4 million zloty for fight against coronavirus in online Concert for Heroes
The WOŚP charity has also raised over 6 million zloty so far.
New album celebrates rich heritage of Polish-Jewish interwar tango
Interwar Polish music has been experiencing a revival in recent times.
The return of disco polo: how Poland’s populists are using music to serve their agenda
Marek Kępa
The uniquely Polish genre of dance music has made a dramatic comeback, including featuring prominently on public TV.
