Polky: Rutka (Feat. Basset)
- Folk Canada
- Nov 18, 2024
- 1 min read
Our single Rutka celebrates women’s rights with a story about a plant with a mysterious past: one that has been used in witchcraft and other controversial procedures. For centuries in Poland (and numerous other countries), women were executed for practicing witchcraft and using herbs such as rutka.
Musically, Rutka is a fusion of Polish roots and Americana folk, an anthem for women who dare to choose their own paths.
The lyrics describe a woman who plants this root while waiting for a love that may never come. This act contrasts the traditional expectations of marriage and motherhood that have tried to confine women in past generations.
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