Jacek Kaczmarski

Singer, songwriter, poet, and author Jacek Kaczmarski was born in Poland in 1957. Best known for his politically charged protest songs, he was considered by many to be the voice of the anti-communist Solidarity movement in Poland during the '80s. A dynamic classical guitarist with an unusual style, Kaczmarski made his debut at the Student Song Festival in 1977 where he won first prize for his song "Oblawa." By 1981, he had released three albums and established himself as a popular performer, touring throughout Europe. He was in France at end of that year, when Poland's communi...