
Polka Legend Florian Chmielewski
Clip: Season 2015 Episode 35 | 5m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Florian Chmielewski is celebrating 70 years in the performing biz with concerts later...
Florian Chmielewski is celebrating 70 years in the performing biz with concerts later this month at Grand Casino Hinckley. He and daughter Patty played some polka tunes for us.
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Polka Legend Florian Chmielewski
Clip: Season 2015 Episode 35 | 5m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Florian Chmielewski is celebrating 70 years in the performing biz with concerts later this month at Grand Casino Hinckley. He and daughter Patty played some polka tunes for us.
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