„Ciociu, Once Again” – Karolina Cicha & Company’s family album
What if a forgotten melody from centuries ago could sound brand new today? Listen to a few traditional melodies incorporated into Karolina Cicha’s new songs. There are Tatar, Belarusian, Polish, and Jewish melodies here. Prepare to have your perception of time-honored music completely rewired. We’re diving into Karolina Cicha’s groundbreaking work, where she unearths forgotten tunes and transforms them into something captivatingly contemporary. The album is aimed at children, but it will also be enjoyed by parents, grandparents, and all lovers of world music. The album is an invitation to a world where everyone, regardless of age, can briefly return to a world of safety, carefreeness and serene, beautiful emotions.
The music on the album ‘Ciociu, Once Again’ was created with imagination, finesse and cheerfulness. Karolina Cicha’s compositions are co-created by the Company. These musical wizards are Patrycja Betley, Karolina Matuszkiewicz, and Mateusz Szemraj. These outstanding multi-instrumentalists played their ethnic instruments with virtuosity and ease, simply having fun. Once again, the musicians drew on traditional inspirations: alongside their original compositions, they also incorporated Belarusian, Jewish, and Tatar melodies, which form the cultural backdrop of the Białystok region, where Cicha hails from. The album was created during a life concert. As Cicha recalls, this was a deliberate decision:
‘I wanted the music on the album to have the spontaneity and energy of a live performance. And on the album, you can hear that there’s a small, unruly, dancing listener sitting in the audience. Just like the songs were created during nannying, for a specific child who demanded constant repetition. Hence the title of the album, “Auntie, Once Again.’
This album teaches empathy for even the smallest creatures. It’s a therapeutic album in every way. It encourages a beautiful life.
The streaming release of the album ‘Ciociu, Once Again’ on November 7, 2025
