AlgomaTrad Presents: Polky
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AlgomaTrad Centre1249 F & G Line Road,
Richards Landing, Ontario, P0R 1J0, Canada
February 27, 2026 - February 27, 2026
AlgomaTrad is pleased to present multiple Canadian Folk Music Award-winners POLKY, in concert on Friday, February 27th 7:30 pm at the AlgomaTrad Centre Main Hall, 1249 F&G Line, St. Joseph Island. Led by multi-talented female musicians, POLKY delights audiences with joyful vocal harmonies, unusual instruments, and upbeat performances. Drawing deep inspiration from Poland’s rich cultural tapestry, they push musical boundaries by fearlessly blending traditional Polish music with sounds and rhythms from across the globe, carving out a niche entirely their own
Tickets for this concert are: $25 General Admission, $20 Seniors, $20 Students, $10 Children 6-12, Children 5 & under free (all prices plus HST), and “Pay What You Can” ticket option. Ticket information can be found at www.algomatrad.ca or by calling 705 782 4311.
POLKY stands out for its distinctive elements, including mesmerizing traditional vocals and incorporation of the ‘suka,’ an ancient lap fiddle reconstructed from historical paintings. Marta Solek, an accomplished suka virtuoso, has performed alongside esteemed Polish artists like Same Suki, Maria Pomianowska, and Nikola Kołodziejczyk. Furthermore, the lead vocalist, Ewelina Ferenc, earned the prestigious title of Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Through their performances, POLKY introduces Polish culture to North American audiences, embodying the role of cultural ambassadors for modern Polish traditions.
Fresh off a recent concert at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, POLKY has also performed at the Aga Khan Museum, Polish and Ukrainian Festivals, Summerfolk Festival, Ashkenaz Festival, Memoires et Racines Festival, Sunfest Festival, Vancouver Island Music Fest, Regina Folk Festival, while being recognized as official showcasing artists at Folk Music Ontario, Folk Alliance International, and Mundial Montreal, effectively promoting Polish and Eastern European folk traditions.
POLKY is performing as part of the AlgomaTrad Winter/Spring 2026 Concert Series that features 4 concerts of some of the finest Canadian traditional musicians and groups, including these upcoming concerts: Northern Ontario songwriter Campbell Woods, April 11; and two-time Canadian Folk Music Award-winner and Juno-nominated Abigail Lapell releasing her new CD on May 08. AlgomaTrad is pleased to present this series in the AlgomaTrad Main Hall for the first time ever due to near completion of renovations and initiation of the new heating system, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Government of Canada Canadian Heritage, FedNor, the Northern Ontario Heritage Foundation, and by our own supporters.
AlgomaTrad gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council in funding this concert series.
