The fact that Lewan was born in Bydgoszcz in Poland (in 1941) gave him credentials among the Polish American polka fans who enjoyed him as a star ‘from the old country’. But that doesn’t mean that ...

The polka, a lively couples dance in 2/4 time ... Norm stresses the singing of the old Polish songs but also includes in the band's repertoire German, Czech, and even Norwegian numbers to satisfy ...

“I’ve been playing polka music since I was 14 years old,” he said ... sit in and play a few songs.” Performing at Hofbrauhaus is a step in that direction, he said.