Photo: Ondřej Deml, ČTK
Marta Kubišová, whose song Prayer for Marta became a symbol of protest against the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968, has become the first Czech singer to appear on a special limited edition of Czech stamps. Their release is scheduled for November 1, the singer’s 83rd birthday.
Marta Kubišová is an icon on the Czech music scene, shining bright during groundbreaking moments in the country’s modern history.
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