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The polka (a 2/4-beat Dance of Czech origin) should not be confused with the Polska (a Swedish 3/4-beat dance with Polish roots); cf. also Polka-mazurka . A related dance is the Redowa . Polkas are played in Hungary as well; in Hungarian they're called ''porkák'' (plural). STYLES There are various styles of contemporary polka. Of the US types, the North American "Polish-style polka" has roots in Chicago, Illinois , and can be identified as 'Chicago honky' and 'Chicago push' styles. This 'push' version or style of Polka features accordion, concertina, bass, drums, and (almost always) two trumpets. The 'honky' variation of this style uses clarinet and one trumpet; accordion is almost never used in this setting. North American " Slovenian-style Polka " is fast and features piano Accordion , and is associated with Cleveland . North American "Dutchman-style" features an Oom-pah sound, often with a Tuba , and has roots in the American Midwest . " Conjunto -style" has roots in Northern Mexico and Texas , and is also called Norteño . In the 1980s and 1990s several bands began to combine polka with various Rock styles, sometimes referred to as " Punk polka", " Alternative polka" or " San Francisco -style". In the warriors from the past or tell about the life of the Gaucho campeiros (provincial gauchos who keep the traditions). ORGANISATIONS The International Polka Association based in Chicago , Illinois works to preserve the cultural heritage of polka music and to honor its musicians through the Polka Hall of Fame. SAMPLES SOME POLKA ARTISTS
POLKA RADIO Many communities have a dedicated polka station or a station that plays a daily/weekly polka show. If you live in the US or Canada, to find polka music on the radio in your city, a good site to visit is http://www.radio4polkas.com/ SEE ALSO
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