Poczta
Polska has been honoring legendary figures of Polish music through its stamp
series "Gwiazdy Polskiej Muzyki" ("Stars of Polish Music").
This initiative celebrates the contributions of iconic artists by immortalizing
them on postage stamps.
On June 8,
2024, Poczta Polska released a stamp featuring Kora (Olga Sipowicz), the
charismatic lead singer of the band Maanam. The stamp showcases a
black-and-white photograph by Andrzej Świetlik, depicting Kora in her signature
sunglasses. The accompanying First Day Cover (FDC) includes a portrait of Kora
with her life partner, Kamil Sipowicz, taken by Michał Mutor, along with the
inscription: "Świat bez nas był i bez nas będzie…" ("The world
was without us and will be without us…") bearing her signature. This
release coincided with what would have been Kora's birthday, underscoring her
enduring legacy in Polish rock music.
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Earlier, on
May 6, 2022, the series featured Zbigniew Wodecki, a multifaceted musician
known for his skills as a vocalist, instrumentalist, and composer. The stamp
portrays Wodecki with a violin, highlighting one of the instruments he
mastered. This release was timed to mark what would have been his 72nd
birthday, celebrating his timeless hits like "Zacznij od Bacha" and
"Pszczółka Maja."
Zacznij od Bacha
In 2021,
Krzysztof Krawczyk, renowned for his deep baritone and versatile musical style,
was also commemorated in this series. His stamp reflects his significant impact
on Polish popular music, with a career spanning decades and genres.
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Additionally,
Anna Jantar, beloved for her melodic voice and memorable songs, was honored
with a stamp in this collection, further acknowledging her contribution to
Polish music history.
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Through the
"Gwiazdy Polskiej Muzyki" series, Poczta Polska not only pays tribute
to these artists' remarkable talents but also preserves their memories for
future generations, allowing their legacies to continue inspiring music
enthusiasts across Poland and beyond.
On August
30, 2004, Poczta Polska issued a commemorative stamp dedicated to Czesław
Niemen, one of Poland's most influential musicians. The stamp, with a face
value of 1.25 zł, was designed by Jacek Konarzewski and had a print run of
500,000 copies. It features a portrait of Niemen, capturing his distinctive
presence that left a lasting impact on the Polish music scene.
Czesław
Niemen, born Czesław Juliusz Wydrzycki, was a composer, multi-instrumentalist,
and vocalist whose work spanned various genres, including rock, soul, and
electronic music. His song "Dziwny jest ten świat" ("Strange Is
This World") became an anthem of the 1960s and remains a significant piece
in Polish musical history.
Dziwny Jest Ten Świat
In addition to the stamp, Niemen's legacy has been honored through other means. On June 19, 2009, the National Bank of Poland issued a 10 zł silver coin as part of the "Historia Polskiej Muzyki Rozrywkowej" ("History of Polish Popular Music") series, further commemorating his contributions to Polish culture.
These
commemorations by Poczta Polska and the National Bank of Poland serve as
enduring tributes to Czesław Niemen's profound influence on Polish music and
culture.
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