Filipinki
Filipinki were founded in November 1959 in Szczecin at the local economic high school, and the group was created by Jan Janikowski. Even the origin story is unusual, because the band was formed for a school anniversary and then very quickly moved beyond the scale of a local amateur project. Their competition debut came in 1960 in “Szukamy młodych talentów,” while a major rise in recognition followed the 1962 radio contest “Mikrofon dla wszystkich.” That was the moment when Filipinki started to evolve from a promising school ensemble into a nationally visible youth entertainment act. During the 1960s, Filipinki became a symbol of modern female ensemble singing in Poland. Their repertoire, stage charm and...
Artist Trivia
- Filipinki are widely described as the first Polish girls’ band and the leading female youth vocal group of their era.
- The group took its name after visiting the editorial office of the popular girls’ magazine Filipinka.
- Their appearance in the 1962 radio competition “Mikrofon dla wszystkich” helped turn them into a nationally recognized act.
- Filipinki were the first group from behind the Iron Curtain to tour the United States and Canada in 1966.
Discography
12 releases
Grand Prix Sopot ’72
EP1972
Ja się w tobie nie zakocham
EP1971
Wiosna majem wróci
EP1969
Nie ma go
EP1968
Kolędy śpiewają Filipinki
EP1968
