Mieczysław Szcześniak, commonly known as Mietek Szcześniak, is a Polish singer, composer, and songwriter, born on July 9, 1964, in Kalisz, Poland. He is recognized for his work across jazz and pop genres and for representing Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1999 with the song "Przytul mnie mocno" (co-performed with Edyta Górniak). He has also earned accolades such as a Fryderyk Award and has pursued academic work as a lecturer.
Notes on the names and terms you provided:
- "Mieczysław" is the full given name; "Mietek" is a common diminutive or nickname used in Polish for Mieczysław.
- Variants of his surname spelling appear in different languages and sources (Szcześniak).
Additional context you might find useful:
- Early life: He grew up in Kalisz and sang in a church choir during childhood.
- Notable collaborations: He has worked with artists such as Anna Jurksztowicz, Majka Jeżowska, Kayah, Edyta Górniak, Anna Maria Jopek, and Natalia Kukulska.
- Public presence: In later years, he has kept a relatively low public profile, with occasional media coverage about his life and career.
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of his career milestones or provide translated bios in Polish or English.