POLKY
24min | English | Igal Hecht
Polky was created by courageous Polish ladies, singer Ewelina Ferenc, dancer Ala Stasiuk, and multi-instrumentalist Marta Solek. Polky, meaning "Polish women," came together through a shared passion for Eastern European music's enigmatic and upbeat style. Joined by Canadian musicians, Polky brings its original sound to Eastern European traditional musical forms by adding a uniquely Canadian, multicultural flavour. They take you on a musical journey to Poland, the melting pot of Eastern and Central Europe, where you can hear Carpathian, Jewish, Ukrainian, Slovak and Hungarian influences!
Their first EP Immigration (2018) is inspired by Polish traditional music from the Mazovia region, Polish mountains, immigration to Canada, and... Led Zeppelin! Their debut album titled Songs From Home (2020), described by Songlines Magazine as "energetic wilderness" is a celebration of the multicultural city of Toronto, as well as their Polish roots. On Path to Creation, we explore how Polky’s distinct Polish roots largely impact their music.
