John Stanky, of Stanky and the Coalminers, is seen in this file photo. He and the band will be among those appearing April 29 at the inaugural Pennsylvania Polkafest at Genetti’s Grand Ballroom in ...

In the McLeod County History Museum, there’s a plaque on the wall near the entrance to the west wing that reads “No power on earth has the ability to move people like the spirit of music.” The quote ...

2019-05-18T17:21:29-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/ac3/20190518172428002_hd.jpgEvan Maruszewski, founder of the Milwaukee Polka Riot Festival, discussed the ...

Learn about the history of polka music in Minnesota. Polka has been part of Minnesota’s rich music history for a long time. In this half-hour special, learn about Minnesota’s polka music scene. Polka ...

Chris Bogdon was in first grade in his native Carnegie when he started taking accordion lessons. Steve Novosel, while growing up in Murrysville, took up the instrument at 9 years old. Both were raised ...

TWO THIS AFTERNOON. WELL, NEW ON 12 TODAY IS WISCONSIN POLKA DAY. GOVERNOR TONY EVERS IS MAKING THE PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLKA BECOMING OUR STATE DANCE. AND JOINING US ...