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The Italian Old School Disco: Le Balere - Italy Segreta - Culture

Its ability to provide both melody and rhythm made it the quintessential instrument for village festivals. mazurka_ballo_liscio_da_sala_fisarmonica_balera...

Players use the bellows to control dynamics while the right hand handles complex, melodic flourishes characteristic of the Mazurka. The Italian Old School Disco: Le Balere -

The Mazurka, originally a Polish folk dance, arrived in Italy in the early 1800s. It was eventually adopted and modified by the people of the region, becoming one of the three core "smooth" dances of Ballo Liscio , alongside the Waltz and Polka. originally a Polish folk dance

Unlike its Polish ancestor, the Italian version is traditionally in 3/4 time with a moderate to fast tempo.