The enduring appeal of regional folk music

Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International

Although it may seem that folk songs belong to the past, in Czechia they are still very much alive. They are sung at celebrations, feasts, harvest festivals, and family gatherings. Each region has its own melodies and its own stories, from lyrical love ballads to cheerful drinking songs.

Folk music has a unique ability to connect generations.

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Author: Klára Stejskalová