HARMONY and FIDDLE – melodies from the repertoire of the Dobrzeliniacy

Led by Sławomir Czekalski and Maria Stępień

Between the Vistula and the Bzura rivers, between Łęczyca and Łowicz, lies a mysterious land where kujawiaks reign supreme, obereks are live but not lively, and no tune can be played without a characteristic rubato. This is where Sławomir Czekalski lives – a great harmonist and teacher. He, one of the last living masters of this land, possesses the secret knowledge of rocking kujawiaks and unhurried obereks, which you will be able to learn at the workshop.

Accordion player of the Dobrzeliniacy band, born in 1944 in Wola Popowa, Kutno poviat. He plays the Polish three-row, 120-bass accordion. His repertoire is filled with kujawiak, kujon and oberek pieces, including melodies performed by the legendary accordion player from Dobrzelin, Adam Radzymiński. He started playing at the age of 17, and was taught by his father in whose band he played the drum.

Dobrzeliniacy received numerous awards, including first place in the Kazimierz Dolny National Festival of Folk Bands and Singers’ best band category (2003 and 2015). The group also received the national Kolberg Award for their contributions to folk culture (2005).

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