Polka from Cuca

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Celebrates the polka as the state dance of Wisconsin and polka music as part of Wisconsin's folk heritage. Contains performances by some of the state's best polka musicians representing various eth...

Celebrates the polka as the state dance of Wisconsin and polka music as part of Wisconsin's folk heritage. Contains performances by some of the state's best polka musicians representing various ethnic backgrounds and shows polka dancing at a reunion of Cuca Records recording artists at the Riverview Ballroom in Sauk City. Describes the history of Cuca Records which recorded the largest catalog of polka music. Includes short interviews with performers and with Cuca Records owner Jim Kirchstein, and commentary by folklorist James Leary.

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