Taco Hemingway's Jarmark

Kamila Rymajdo (Research Fellow, Journalist, UK)

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA
06 March 2025

Music reviews & criticism; Rap & Hip-Hop; World music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups

Series: 33 1/3 Europe

Examining the cultural significance of the rap album Jarmark (2020) as a reflection of Polish politics and history during the country’s populist turn and migration following EU enlargement.

Taco Hemingway is the first Polish artist to be streamed a billion times on Spotify. His fifth studio album, Jarmark, is his most political work to date. Previously described as the voice of a generation with nothing to say, Hemingway’s shift towards political themes can be seen as an intervention, especially as Jarmark’s lead single ‘Polskie Tango’ was released just two days before the 2020 presidential election.

As such, this book examines the album as a response to a crisis point in Polish society, with the country divided about its future, both politically and socially. It also explores the album’s textual and musical characteristics while situating Hemingway’s career within the broader context of Polish rap history as well as Polish migration. Additionally, the book discusses the album’s impact through its critical reception, sales, awards, and social media commentary.

By: Kamila Rymajdo (Research Fellow Journalist UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9798765103050
Series: 33 1/3 Europe
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 06 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kamila Rymajdo is a journalist and academic based in Manchester, UK, focusing on music, club culture and the creative industries.