where there are lots of people with German roots. At a dance festival in Milwaukee I met descendants of the “Danube Swabians”. They were very proud of their heritage, wore their blonde hair in plaits ...

The polka, a lively couples dance in 2/4 time ... of the old Polish songs but also includes in the band's repertoire German, Czech, and even Norwegian numbers to satisfy patrons of other ethnic ...

Alpine music — and more specifically Polka and Oberkrainer — are considered ancient German. But what many ... why it is actually dance music and why it is sometimes confusingly joyous.

Today, countries worldwide party like its 1810 with German beer and cuisine, polka bands and folk dancing, while adding local elements that make each Oktoberfest unique. Here are eight annual ...

By Kristin Holtz, Staff Writer It’s the type of music that just can’t keep your toes from tapping and hands from clapping. Polka music will be in abundance the last full weekend of ...