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Untitled (Broniów Song) is a contemporary folk song written by Alicja Rogalska together with folk singing group Broniowianki (from the Polish village of Broniów). The rural area of Southern Masovia is known for its rich folk music traditions as well as the highest unemployment in the country. Largely based on conversations with local people the lyrics reflect the socio-economic situation of the area (unemployment, exploitation, emigration, etc.). As much as the song is immersed in the locality it also comments on wider issues affecting many communities around the world: the destructive force of capitalism, the breakdown of welfare states and economic crises.