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Polka Heartland captures the beat that pulses in the heart of Midwestern culture--the polka--and offers up the fascinating history of how oompah-pah came to be the sound of middle America. From the crowded dance tent at Pulaski Polka Days to anMorePolka Heartland captures the beat that pulses in the heart of Midwestern culture--the polka--and offers up the fascinating history of how oompah-pah came to be the sound of middle America. From the crowded dance tent at Pulaski Polka Days to an off-the-grid Mexican polka dance in small-town Wisconsin, Polka Heartland explores the people, places, and history behind the Midwests favorite music.From polkas surprising origin story as a cutting-edge European fad to an exploration of the modern-day polka scene, author Rick March and photographer Dick Blau take readers on a joyful romp through this beloved, unique, and richly storied genre. Polka Heartland describes the artists, venues, instruments, and music-makers who have been pivotal to polkas popularity across the Midwest and offers six full-color photo galleries to immerse readers in todays vibrant polka scene. Polka Heartland: Why the Midwest Loves to Polka by Rick March
