DAGADANA – "HOLA HOLA". NEW MUSIC VIDEO AND AN IMPORTANT VOICE...

DAGADANA presents a new music video for the song "Hola Hola , " created in collaboration with Niebieska Linia IPZ. It's a moving story rooted in traditional folk song, yet also a clear, contemporary commentary on domestic violence and the need to break the silence of generations.

Dagadana - Hola Hola (fragment teledysku)

"Hola Hola" takes the form of a conversation between a mother and her daughter. A young girl, eager to get married quickly, asks for help in hastening the wedding. In response, however, she hears a series of warnings that reveal the many facets of violence—psychological, physical, and symbolic—that can occur after marriage. Although the song is folk in nature, it addresses an issue present in both rural and urban settings, regardless of time and place.

One of the project's strongest points is its reversal of the well-known, deeply ingrained cultural slogan: "Don't tell anyone what's happening at home." The team, in collaboration with the IPZ Blue Line, symbolically "erases" the word "no," creating the message: "Tell them what's happening at home." This is a clear appeal to respond, seek help, and overcome the shame that has plagued those experiencing violence for years.

The song comes from the tradition of Biskupizna – a folkloric microregion encompassing twelve villages around Krobia, near Gostyń. For centuries, this area belonged to the bishops of Poznań, a fact reflected both in the region's name and the nicknames given to its inhabitants – Biskupian and Biskupianki. Biskupian songs, despite their rich symbolism and authenticity, often address difficult, dark themes. As Anna Chuda of Posadowo, a master of the tradition from whom Daga Gregorowicz learned this song during the Greater Poland Caravan, repeatedly emphasized, many of these songs were not passed down due to shame and the "sad truth" they conveyed.

The music video for "Hola Hola" featured members of the Biskupiański Folkloristic Group from Domachów and the surrounding area, further strengthening the message's authenticity and its roots in living tradition. At the same time, the project was supplemented with expert input, as domestic violence is a phenomenon shrouded in myths and complex psychological mechanisms that often make it difficult to recognize the situation and seek help.

The collaboration with the IPZ Blue Line doesn't end with the video itself. The organization is also supporting the team during the premiere and media outreach, to reach as many people as possible who feel lost, and sometimes aren't even aware they're experiencing violence. The premiere of the music video is no coincidence – it falls on the 30th anniversary of the IPZ Blue Line, further emphasizing the project's social dimension.

People who need help and support can use the 24/7, free helpline at 116 123 or via the platform www.116sos.pl .Project slogan: #speakwhatyousitathome.