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Polish music icon Maryla Rodowicz celebrates 80th birthday

09.12.2025 11:00
Maryla Rodowicz, one of Poland’s most celebrated singers and guitarists, is celebrating her 80th birthday this week.
Maryla Rodowicz
Maryla RodowiczPhoto: FOTON/PAP

A towering figure in the country’s pop and entertainment scene, she has been performing for more than six decades and remains a beloved cultural icon.

Throughout her prolific career, Rodowicz has recorded around 2,000 songs, covering a wide range of styles from pop and folk to cabaret.

She has released more than 20 albums, which have sold approximately 15 million copies.

Maryla Rodowicz - queen of the Polish music scene

Among her most famous hits are Małgośka (chosen in 2020 as the Song of the 95th Anniversary of Polish Radio), Jadą wozy koloroweWsiąść do pociągu byle jakiegoNiech żyje bal, and Remedium, all of which have become staples of Polish popular culture.

Her influence on Polish music and performance is immense, with generations of fans and fellow artists citing her as an inspiration.

Known for her charismatic stage presence, Rodowicz has not only dominated the charts at home but also performed internationally, representing Polish popular music abroad.

Even now, as she celebrates eight decades of life and more than 60 years in music, Rodowicz continues to radiate youthful energy during her performances, often surprising audiences with slightly eccentric yet highly creative stage outfits that have become part of her signature style.

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Source: Polish Radio English Section/IAR