Zenek virus. An attempt to analyse the memetic phenomenon
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Wirus Zenek. Próba analizy memetycznego fenomenu twórczości Zenona Martyniuka
Zenek virus. An attempt to analyse the memetic phenomenon of Zenon Martyniuk's work

Author(s): Agata Krajewska
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Koło Naukowe Studentów Muzykologii UJ
Keywords: disco polo; musical meme; Zenon Martyniuk; folklore; song

Summary/Abstract: Zenon Martyniuk – founder and main singer of a disco polo band Akcenthas been triumphant in the Polish music scene for many years, and hisinfectious songs are steadily taking down barriers and becoming morewidespread in various Polish institutions of culture. This article attempts toanalyse the memetic phenomenon of Zenek, which originates in its easilyaccessible melody and simple lyrical layer with clear references to folklore.Are we experiencing the emergence of a new 'musical meme', which makeslistening to disco polo no longer embarassing and trashy?

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 02 (49)
  • Page Range: 25-51
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish