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Olga Jackowska. Olga Aleksandra Sipowicz (née Ostrowska; 8 June 1951 – 28 July 2018), also known by the mononym of Kora, was a Polish rock vocalist and songwriter. She was the lead singer of the rock band Maanam [1] from 1976 to 2008. Jackowska also provided the voice of Edna Mode in the Polish dubs of both Incredibles films .
YearTitlePeak Chart Positions(pol[4][5][6])1993Ja pana w podróż zabiorę Date: 1993 ...—2001Złota Kolekcja. Magiczne słowo – sukces ...—2003Kora Ola Ola! Date: 17 February 2003 ...12008Metamorfozy (with 5th Element) Date: 26 ...19Maanam 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 ...
- Poland
- 1976–2007
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Mar 14, 2022 · Maanam is a popular Polish rock band formed by Marek Jackowski, Kora and Milo Kurtis in 1976. It has recorded some of the most popular and best selling singles and records in Poland. Originally the band was acoustic, but became electrified in 1980. During the first half of the '80s, Maanam had a highly energized, guitar-centred post-punk sound ...
Dec 31, 2008 · "An essential, and arguably the most famous, band of Poland's ‘80s Nowa fala movement, which was the Polish answer to New Wave. Perhaps the biggest credit for the band's uniqueness goes to the iconic and frantic vocalist, Kora - just listen to their sensational and revolutionary debut Maanam, as she absolutely steals the show in all but instrumental tracks here.