By Orris Reach Michael At Michael@texaspolkanews.com on Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:29
Both the Joe Patek Orchestra (above) and The Vrazel Polka Band (below) recorded versions of the old folk song known as the 'Orphan Waltz.'
Both the Joe Patek Orchestra (above) and The Vrazel Polka Band (below) recorded versions of the old folk song known as the 'Orphan Waltz.'

with Michael M

Being an amateur ethnomusicologist, I’ve always been fascinated with folk music; specifically Czech, German, and central European folk music. As the youngest of five kids in the Morris h…