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The sound of Cracow

Krakow is a city abundant with music. From every corner, from every pub, flirting tunes are flowing. It’s an inevitable element of a unique atmosphere of this place. The characteristics of the city of Kings is a variety, which also reflects via types of music that fill the streets. Classical music The entire area of ​​the Krakow Market Square belongs to it. The most popular melodies heard through the doors of elegant restaurants are melodies…

Polish music history

Music has its history. What’s more, not seldom is its development and particular genres are influenced by the course of events, culture, tradition as well as customs popular in a particular period. Although it’s people who affect its shapes and current trends, music impacts them at the same time, accompanying them in different stages of life. It often expresses what cannot be said. A specific genre of music is folk, classical and Jewish music. Not…

Why do you have to visit Jama Michalika?

Krakow is a place captivating with a unique atmosphere. Rich in wonderful monuments, picturesque streets and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bookstores, constantly impresses tourists. One of such places you have to visit is Michalik’s Jama. The unusual, artistic atmosphere in the café will make the Cracow Old Town visit more pleasant. The most famous literary cafe in Krakow Jama Michalika is a cafe gathering literary enthusiasts since 1895. Already at the time, well-known…

Geniuses of classical music

Classical music has enjoyed non-fading popularity for centuries. Many people, however, are not aware of its value and diversity, often finding it too serious or boring. Learning more about the works of geniuses of classical music usually makes next generations begin to appreciate the beauty of this genre. It is worth taking a closer look at the composers’ most famous profiles and, above all, get familiar with their works, preferably at the Royal Chamber Ochestra…

Old churches concerts – why they are magical?

Ever experienced a magical concert before? Just imagine an old church with mesmerizing architecture above, perfect acoustics, and soothing lights that seats  hundreds of people; and you are sitting in one of those chairs, listening to an outstanding Cracow Concert. Music is called a “super-stimulus” which is said to be even more powerful than speech. So a story or a scene described musically creates even greater stimulus than someone reading out of a storybook!  Of…

Polish traditional folk music

The long tradition of Polish folk music stretches all the back to the 10th century. There, the first hints of a distinct, Polish style of music began, starting off as a series of religious songs where the melody rose above all. Since then, though, Polish folk music has had a whole millennium to evolve. Through the intermingling of the Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, and Jews that moved in and out of Poland over a thousand years,…

What to do when visiting Kraków

What to do when visiting Krakow As Poland’s second-largest city, it goes without say that Krakow is among the country’s most popular cities for visitors. There many things that make Krakow outstanding. First off is the city’s rich history. The historic significance of the city is evident in the fact that it was in 1978 designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But it gets even more interesting. Legend has it that the city was…

Experiencing the Magic of Chopin in Krakow

As home to famous composer and pianist Frederic Chopin, visitors to Krakow, Poland may want to experience some of his best works. Chopin was best known for his piano and piano concerti. He grew up in an artistic family and began playing the piano at the age of six. His first concert was at the young age of eight. Standing out as a uniquely talented musician, he began composing music and had a rich career.…

Enjoy Folk Music Events at Cafe Jama Michalika

There’s nothing like enjoying good food combined with great music. That’s exactly what’s going to happen when if you book on a Saturday at Cafe Jama Michalika. The restaurant is known for serving great food for a very long time. Among their best-sellers are pork chop with cabbage and french toast. The cafe is located at 45 Florianska Street, Krakow. It’s not hard to find as the place is always full of tourists looking to…

Klezmer Music Concerts in Cracow

Klezmer music will be alien for those visiting Poland for the first time. The music has its origins in the Ashkenazi Jews of Southeastern Europe. Klezmer music is influenced by music from countries like Turkish, Greek, Romanian, Ukrainian andPolish. Klezmer music’s repertoire comprises instrumental pieces that are linked to the songs performed in Yiddish and folklore of Reform Judaism that belongs to Orthodox Judaism. The members include Mariola Śpiewak on clarinet, Grzegorz Śpiewak on accordion…

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