Lenka Lichtenberg – Masaryk – Národní Písne (ARC Music, 2017)
Masaryk – Národní Písne is an evocative collection of reimagined Czech, Moravian and Slovak folk songs, based on Jan Masaryk’s influential 1948 songbook Národní písne.
Lichtenberg’s inspiring vocals incorporate classic and contemporary influences, providing new life into the cherished traditional songs.
Born in Prague, Czech Republic, and currently based in Toronto, Canada, Lenka Lichtenberg is an acclaimed composer, singer-songwriter, producer, bandleader, and session vocalist.
Lenka Lichtenberg performs world music with her band Fray; Yiddish music; and participates in cross-cultural collaborations with artists such as Roula Said and Yair Dalal. In 2012, she received the Canadian Folk Music Award.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.