Maanam

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Maanam
Maanam - Kora.jpg
Kora
Background information
OriginPoland
Genres Rock, new wave
Years active1976–2007
Past members Kora Jackowska
Marek Jackowski
Milo Kurtis
John Porter
Ryszard Olesiński
Krzysztof Olesiński
Ryszard Kupidura
Paweł Markowski
Bogdan Kowalewski
Marcin Ciempiel
Krzysztof Dominik
Kostek Yoriadis
Janusz Iwański
Bogdan Wawrzynowicz
Jose Manuel Alban Juarez
Cezary Kaźmierczak

Maanam (Tamil for respect or dignity) was a Polish rock band.

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History

Maanam was formed by Marek Jackowski and Milo Kurtis in 1975 as guitar band M-a-M. In 1976 the band was joined by guitar player John Porter and by Kora (Olga Jackowska) - Jackowski's wife. When Kurtis left, the band changed its name to Maanam Elektryczny Prysznic (Maanam Electric Shower). Originally an acoustic outfit, the band went electric in 1980, and since then has recorded some of Poland's best-selling[ clarification needed ] singles and albums over the past[ when? ] 25 years.[ citation needed ]

During the first half of the 1980s, Maanam featured an energetic, guitar-driven post-punk sound. Kora's vocal gymnastics were typical of the iconoclastic international female pop vocalists of the time, and showcased the consonant-laden Polish language as one perfectly suited to rock sounds. In 1988, Maanam's "Sie ściemnia" became the first Polish music video to air on the international MTV.[ citation needed ] Maanam's sound in the 1980s could be considered a cross between Nina Hagen, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Blondie.[ original research? ][ citation needed ]

In the 1990s, Maanam acquired a more melodic, but equally catchy, sound.[ original research? ][ citation needed ]

In 2007, Marek and Olga (Kora) announced the suspension of the band for an indefinite time. The two later performed with other musicians. [1]

Guitarist Janusz Iwański played[ when? ] with the group for a time.[ clarification needed ][ citation needed ]

Their former lead singer, Olga Jackowska, died from cancer on 28 July 2018 at the age of 67. [2] Bassist Krzysztof Olesiński died on 18 June 2023, at the age of 70. [3]

Discography

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
POL
[4]
Maanam
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: Wifon
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [5]
O!
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: Pronit
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [6]
Nocny patrol
  • Released: 19 November 1983 [7]
  • Label: Jako/Polton
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [8]
Mental Cut
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Jako/Polskie Nagrania
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [9]
Sie ściemnia
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Pronit
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [10]
Derwisz i anioł
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Kamiling Co./Arston
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [11]
Róża
  • Released: 22 September 1994 [12]
  • Label: Kamiling Co./Pomaton
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [13]
  • POL: 3× Platinum [14]
Łóżko
  • Released: 30 September 1996 [15]
  • Label: Pomaton EMI
  • Formats: LP, CD, CS, digital download [16]
  • POL: 2× Platinum [17]
Klucz
  • Released: 28 September 1998 [18]
  • Label: Pomaton EMI
  • Formats: CD, CS, digital download [19]
Hotel Nirwana
  • Released: 3 March 2001 [20]
  • Label: Pomaton EMI
  • Formats: CD, CS, digital download [21]
3
Znaki szczególne
  • Released: 27 March 2004 [22]
  • Label: Pomaton EMI
  • Formats: CD, CS, digital download [23]
1
Miłość Jest Cudowna (1975-2015)
  • Released: 16 October 2015
  • Label: Pomaton EMI [24]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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