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Polka musician Mollie B (‪@MollieB‬) traces how Polish, German, Swiss and other European immigrants brought polka music to Wisconsin in the 1840s. From New Glarus to Pulaski Polka Days, this documentary features accordion players, multigenerational family bands and the dance tradition that became Wisconsin's official state dance.

0:00 Intro
1:04 What is Polka?
4:52 Bohemian Origins
7:27 Swiss Heritage in New Glarus
10:45 Polish Traditions in Pulaski
15:00 German Heritage and Oktoberfest
17:29 Passing Polka to Children
21:11 Multigenerational Family Bands
28:16 Accordion vs Concertina
32:43 Life of a Polka Musician
40:03 Polka Mass and Church Picnics
43:00 Dance Floor and Dancing
48:20 Love, Weddings and Celebration
51:54 Keeping Polka Alive

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