Album lore

Encore, jeszcze raz gathers 21 selections from Jacek Kaczmarski, a figure central to the poezja śpiewana tradition in Poland. Issued by Linkomp in 2012, this compilation revisits Kaczmarski’s work as a bard and poet, with tracks like "Nasza klasa" and "Karnawał w Victorii" drawing on his reflective lyricism and narrative style. His voice, often accompanied by sparse guitar, carries the weight of Polish history and personal reckoning.The album serves as a testament to Kaczmarski’s role in the lineage of Polish musical poetry, where words and melody intertwine to articulate social and existential themes. With a modest but dedicated following—over 14,000 listeners on Last.fm—the record remains a vital artifact for those tracing the contours of Eastern European songwriting and bardic expression.

Album lore

Encore, jeszcze raz gathers 21 selections from Jacek Kaczmarski, a figure central to the poezja śpiewana tradition in Poland. Issued by Linkomp in 2012, this compilation revisits Kaczmarski’s work as a bard and poet, with tracks like "Nasza klasa" and "Karnawał w Victorii" drawing on his reflective lyricism and narrative style. His voice, often accompanied by sparse guitar, carries the weight of Polish history and personal reckoning.The album serves as a testament to Kaczmarski’s role in the lineage of Polish musical poetry, where words and melody intertwine to articulate social and existential themes. With a modest but dedicated following—over 14,000 listeners on Last.fm—the record remains a vital artifact for those tracing the contours of Eastern European songwriting and bardic expression.