A Slovakian by the name of Marek Szarvas comes on strong, albeit with a crafty sense of far-reaching global sounds on “Light Outside” a tune…
Wide-Raging Music by Marek Szarvas
Tag: Slovak music
Barbora Botošová Fuses Slovak and Roma Traditions with Global Influences
Barbora Botošová – Roshambo (Ornament, 2023) Barbora Botošová, a renowned versatile violin virtuoso, has extensive expertise spanning traditional, classical, Balkan, and jazz improvisation. Following in…
Sole Cultivates a Transcendent Dialogue Between Past and Present Slovak Music
Sole – Elos (CPL-Music, 2024) Bratislava ensemble Sole is a pioneering force in Slovak world jazz scene, bridging diverse traditions with innovative flair. Their debut…
Slovak Folk Fusion Band Hrdza Unveils ‘Čo mi je, to mi je’
Hrdza – Čo mi je, to mi je (Hrdza, 2023) Slovak folk-rock band Hrdza released Čo mi je, to mi je (What’s Wrong with me…
Slovak Sensation Ondro a kamaráti Fusion of Folk Traditions
Ondro a kamaráti – Pod obločkom (Môlča Records, 2023) Ondro a kamaráti, a superb ensemble from the cultural heartland of Slovakia, presents a compelling world…
The Best of World Music from Slovakia – 2016-2018
Various Artists – World Music from Slovakia: Best of 2016-2018 The civil association AMITY, WOMUSK and the World Music Festival Bratislava released this compilation titled…
Reconceptualized Czech, Moravian and Slovak folk songs
Lenka Lichtenberg – Masaryk – Národní Písne (ARC Music, 2017) Masaryk – Národní Písne is an evocative collection of reimagined Czech, Moravian and Slovak folk…
Zuzana Homolová Revives Forgotten Slovak Folk Ballads
Trojka Zuzany Homolovej – Keď vojačik narukoval (Slnko Records, 2019) Renowned Slovak folk singer-songwriter Zuzana Homolová is known for her captivating ballads. On her album…
Acclaimed Debut Album from Michal Noga Band
Michal Noga Band – Stopy (Občianske združenie NOGABAND, 2020) Stopy is the long-awaited debut album of one of highly regarded Slovak folk music researcher, bandleader,…
Jak śe mace?, the Latest from Folk Ensemble of Stano Baláž
Slovak act Folk Ensemble of Stano Baláž (Ludová hudba Stana Baláza) has a recent album titled “Jak śe mace?” (2020). The ensemble specializes in the…