Stars of Polish Music

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.

Maanam - Wyjątkowo Zimny Maj

 

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.