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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Voice of Lenka Dusilová Will Resound in a Cave in the Heart of the Moravian Karst

Lenka Dusilová, a prominent figure in Czech music, will perform a unique solo concert in the Výpustka Cave on May 23, combining her distinctive sound with the cave's magical acoustics.

Mar 2 • 10:26 UTC
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National & Local

The music festival Beseda will feature a rapper from London and punk musicians from New York

The Beseda festival in Tasov, Czechia, will host London's rapper Lady Lykez and the New York punk band Balaclava, alongside notable Czech acts.

Mar 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Future Big Star: Fourteen-year-old Max from Rokycany Shines in Singing Competitions

A fourteen-year-old boy named Max from Rokycany is gaining recognition for his exceptional talent in singing competitions.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Review: Gentle Guys Break Down Walls. Tata Bojs Released a New Album

Czech band Tata Bojs has released a new album that combines innovative sound with thoughtful lyrics, reflecting contemporary themes.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
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National & Local

Baptism by Light. The Great Tata Bojs Create Universes and Fall Back in Prague's Karlín

Czech band Tata Bojs electrified the audience at Prague's Forum Karlín with their album release concert for 'V původním snění' on a lively Thursday night.

Feb 27 • 09:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photo: Thousands of people a little happier. Tata Bojs and their factory of dreams

The article discusses the impact of the Czech band Tata Bojs on their audience, bringing joy and happiness through their music.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rock'n'roll pedestrians Tata Bojs achieve concert happiness with their eleventh album

Czech band Tata Bojs celebrates the release of their eleventh album, marking a milestone in their music journey.

Feb 26 • 23:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The keyboardist Jiří Valenta, a former long-time member of the band Olympic, has passed away

Keyboardist Jiří Valenta, known for his decades-long tenure with the Czech rock band Olympic, has died at the age of 66.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former member of the group Olympic, keyboardist Jiří Valenta, has died

Jiří Valenta, the former keyboardist of the renowned Czech band Olympic, has passed away.

Feb 25 • 20:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Musician Jiří Valenta has died

Czech musician Jiří Valenta has passed away, though details surrounding his death are not provided in the article content.

Feb 25 • 19:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tomáš Kočko about the new album Perperuna: We wanted to make a metal album

Czech musician Tomáš Kočko discusses the creative process behind his new album, emphasizing a desire to explore metal music.

Feb 25 • 12:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Sausages on Installments, Improving PR for Pigeons, and Living Like Angelina Jolie. Rapper Athena Chlebová is the Voice of Generation Z

Czech rapper Athena Chlebová, known for her humorous and candid artistry, is set to perform her first concert abroad while joking about the scheduling conflict with a Slovak Olympic hockey match.

Feb 25 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Vinyla Night: The Vinyla Music Awards culminate in a festival celebrating talents of the Czech scene

The Vinyla Music Awards will host its second festival format this year, featuring a night of performances and award presentations for Czech music talent.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

MikAel is already singing in Czech. In the new song, he gives courage and hope to those bullied.

The Czech artist MikAel releases a new song in Czech, aimed at empowering and inspiring those who have experienced bullying.

Feb 24 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Švihadlo Group Used Footage from the War in Ukraine in Their New Clip

The Czech band Švihadlo has incorporated footage from the ongoing war in Ukraine in their latest music video.

Feb 24 • 12:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Singer Yungblud to Organize Festival in Hradec Králové

British singer Yungblud is set to organize a festival in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.

Feb 24 • 10:02 UTC
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National & Local

Don't be afraid, breathe, magic. A documentary about the exceptional musician David Stypka is heading to theaters

A new documentary film about the late Czech musician David Stypka will premiere on April 16, 2026, following regional pre-screenings.

Feb 23 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Musician Willie Colón has died

Czech music news reports the death of renowned musician Willie Colón.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
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National & Local

What is this? Michal Hrůza created the title song for the film 'Someone Likes it in Plzeň'

Singer Michal Hrůza has released the title song for the upcoming Czech comedy film 'Someone Likes it in Plzeň', which premieres on April 2.

Feb 20 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In her role, I have to see myself, says Bára Poláková. In the film Unexpected Summer, she plays and wrote a song for it

Czech actress and singer Bára Poláková discusses her role in the film 'Unexpected Summer' and her involvement in writing a song for it.

Feb 19 • 13:06 UTC
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National & Local

Vladimír Merta is preparing a concert and a new album Sky Doesn't Wait. He will celebrate his 80th birthday.

Czech songwriter Vladimír Merta will celebrate his 80th birthday with a concert and the release of a new album titled 'Sky Doesn't Wait' in Prague.

Feb 18 • 13:21 UTC
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National & Local

Underground Musician František Horáček, Known as Jim Čert, Has Died

František Horáček, an underground singer and accordionist known as Jim Čert, has passed away at the age of 69, with notable impacts on the Czech unofficial music scene of the 1980s.

Feb 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Review: Sombr is a superstar of a new type. In Prague, he waved the Czech flag

The article reviews Sombr, a rising star in a new genre, who recently waved the Czech flag during a performance in Prague.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Petr Kolář sings about forgiving loves that have left us. He shot a new clip with his sons

Czech singer Petr Kolář has released a new music video about the theme of forgiveness in love, featuring his sons.

Feb 17 • 09:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Musician Václav Veselý has died

Czech musician Václav Veselý has passed away, though details surrounding his death remain unreported due to technical difficulties on the news site.

Feb 17 • 05:55 UTC
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National & Local

Musician Pavel Klikar has died. He specialized in baroque music and jazz

Pavel Klikar, a prominent Czech musician and musicologist known for his work in baroque music and jazz, has passed away at the age of 72.

Feb 16 • 09:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Musician Pavel Klikar has died, he founded the Original Prague Syncopated Orchestra

Pavel Klikar, a prominent Czech musician and founder of the Original Prague Syncopated Orchestra, has passed away.

Feb 15 • 18:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Singer Katarína Knechtová: People First Resist Traditions, But They Eventually Catch Up with Them

Czech singer Katarína Knechtová discusses the inevitable return to traditions in life.

Feb 14 • 05:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A new generation of singers has grown up for the songs of Petr Hapka. There will be more commemorative concerts

The article discusses the emergence of new singers paying tribute to the songs of celebrated Czech composer Petr Hapka, alongside announcements of upcoming commemorative concerts.

Feb 12 • 15:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Anděl Awards Favorites are Gufrau and Victor Kal. They have the most nominations.

Gufrau and Victor Kal lead the nominations for the Anděl Awards, highlighting their significant recognition in the Czech music scene.

Feb 12 • 11:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Who can win the Anděl awards this year? The most nominations go to rappers Gufrau and Victor Kal

Rappers Gufrau and Victor Kal lead this year's Anděl award nominations, with three chances each.

Feb 12 • 10:38 UTC
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National & Local

Private letters of the famous Czech conductor Kaprálová come to life in a gripping documentary

A new documentary titled 'Kaprálová' explores the life and legacy of the talented Czech composer and conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová, featuring her private letters and supported by historical context from pre-war Europe.

Feb 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Virtuoso and Pedant. Czech Television to Broadcast Documentary Michal Pavlíček: Rocker Version 7.0

Czech Television will air a documentary about guitarist and composer Michal Pavlíček, celebrating his 70th birthday with unique insights into his life and career.

Feb 11 • 16:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

If we wanted to have a functional band, we had to say goodbye to the guys, say members of the renewed group UDG

Members of the Czech band UDG reflect on the changes within the group that led to its renewal and the departure of certain members.

Feb 11 • 14:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Vítězslava Kaprálová Shone and Passed Away Prematurely in France. A Feature-Length Documentary Revives Her Story Through Letters and Music

A documentary film explores the life of Czech composer Vítězslava Kaprálová, highlighting her talents and creativity through her letters and music as she rose to prominence before her untimely death.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It was minus 17 degrees, and Kuba Ryba sang about his death. The band Rybičky 48 has a new video

The Czech band Rybičky 48 has released a new music video featuring Kuba Ryba, amidst extremely cold temperatures.

Feb 9 • 09:20 UTC
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Sports

Cristovao Wanted to Support Olympians. But the Flag Did Not Meet Enthusiasm

Musician and former athlete Ben Cristovao released an unofficial anthem for Czech Olympians, titled 'Flag', but it faced immediate criticism due to its name and musical style.

Feb 6 • 14:15 UTC
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Life & Tech

How to Wake Up from Winter Sleep? Romare Will Blast the Club Season at Akropolis

The upcoming spring club season in the Czech Republic, especially in the capital, is set to feature several notable electronic events beginning with British producer Romare on the first Friday of February.

Feb 4 • 10:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The King of Pop Michael Jackson is heading to cinemas. His nephew will play him in the film

The biopic 'Michael' chronicles the life and career of legendary singer Michael Jackson and is set to premiere in Czech cinemas on April 23, 2026, featuring over 30 of his songs.

Feb 2 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

"I do it for our music, for the Czechs." A new book maps the life of Bohuslav Martinů in images

A new book explores the life of Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, highlighting his dedication to Czech music and culture.

Feb 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Who to listen to opera and classical music / Josef Suk in Prague, opera premiere in Brno, and Slovak composers in Košice and Bratislava

The article discusses a series of events in Czech and Slovak orchestras honoring local composers, featuring a new recording of works by Josef Suk and premieres of operas by Bedřich Smetana and performances celebrating Slovak composers.

Feb 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

And here everywhere the music is plenty, like from dead angels, like from everywhere. A book dedicated to the poet Zbyněk Hejda is published

A new book honoring Czech poet Zbyněk Hejda, notable for his contributions to poetry and his involvement with Charter 77, has been released.

Jan 31 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Francie awards the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra the Golden Tuner of the Year for the triple album of Bedřich Smetana

The Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra received the Golden Tuner of the Year award for their triple album dedicated to Bedřich Smetana.

Jan 16 • 13:21 UTC
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Life & Tech

Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša received the 'Oscar of classical music'

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has been honored with the title of Artist of the Year by the International Classical Music Awards, affirming his exceptional status on the global music scene.

Jan 13 • 14:20 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Great news for Czech classical music. Conductor Jakub Hrůša has been awarded the title of Artist of the Year

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has received the prestigious title of Artist of the Year, marking a significant achievement for Czech classical music.

Jan 13 • 14:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Bocelli returns to Prague. The blind singer will perform at two concerts in the O2 arena

Blind Italian singer Andrea Bocelli will perform on January 23 and 24 at Prague's O2 arena, marking his eighth appearance in the city accompanied by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

Jan 10 • 13:47 UTC
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Life & Tech

"In the morning I wrote a song and only then I woke up." David Stypka died five years ago

David Stypka, the singer-songwriter who passed away on January 10, 2021, at the age of 41, was known for his late breakout career and the hit song 'Good Morning Dear,' and his life was cut short by a serious illness.

Jan 9 • 08:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Friend Havel was her 'roadie', filmed an album in a shelter. Singer Baez celebrates 85 years

American folk singer Joan Baez, celebrating her 85th birthday, has had a career spanning over 65 years and has released more than 30 albums, blending music with political activism and addressing issues of injustice and racism.

Jan 8 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

What concerts await the Czech Republic in 2026? And which albums will we hear for the first time? We bring you a music calendar

The article discusses upcoming concerts and new album releases set to take place in the Czech Republic in 2026.

Jan 6 • 14:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Conductor Bychkov becomes music director of the Paris Opera

American conductor of Russian origin Semyon Bychkov will become the music director of the Paris Opera after his tenure as principal conductor of the Czech Philharmonic ends in 2028.

Jan 6 • 10:32 UTC

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