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Solek Big Walter And His OrchestraPolka Polka Style of music and dance of Bohemian origin For the media production company, see Pol-ka. Polka is a dance style and genre of dance music in 2 4 originating in nineteenth-century Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. Though generally associated with Czech and Central European culture, polka is popular throughout Europe and the Americas.[1] Quick facts Stylistic origins, Cultural origins ... Polka Stylistic origins Czech folk music Cultural origins Early to mid-19th century, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austrian Empire Derivative forms Norteño maxixe biguine Regional scenes Paraguayan polka Slovenian-style polka Other topics Duple time oom-pah Close A polka dance History Etymology Street musicians in Prague playing a polka The term polka referring to the dance is believed to… (Source: Wikipedia)
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