Hanba! travel through a divided 1930s Poland, in concept work that imagines Punk emerging in this frenetic period, rather than some 40 years later. The uncertainty of interwar Europe, channeled through Punk is an eccentric, but intriguing prospect.
The result is a rousing, rebellious sound, that is indebted to the rich culture of a hectic era. The words of Polish poets such as Julian Tuwim are delivered in brash Buzzcocks-esque vocal style. Meanwhile, banjo and accordion replace guitars, and pulsing tuba stands in for bass.
Who knew a Punk revival could start in 1933?
Born in 1907 in Białystok. Of Jewish descent, but does not belong to the community. He worked in an art silk factory in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, where he met Adam Sobolewski. Has been living in Cracow since 1928, does not have permanent employment.
Born in 1909 in Nowe Skalmierzyce. In 1920 began attending secondary school in Kalisz, he graduated in 1927. He left for Cracow to pursue law school which he did not finish. He met Zamenhof, Sobolewski and Król by chance in 1931. Currently does not have permanent employment.
Year of birth unknown. About 35 years old. Probably of Romani nationality, although even this is not certain. Does not have any papers. Unintelligible pronunciation. Known as the genius bandsman of the Cracovian Kazimierz and the brother of the equally talented Wiesław Król, whom he replaced in the orchestra in 1937.
Born in 1906 in Niemież, near Vilnius. After finishing primary school, he left to work in Łódź, then to Tomaszów Mazowiecki where, in 1923, he met Zamenhof. In 1928 he took part in a labour strike; after being released from gaol he went to Cracow where he works as a porter.
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