Womex2017
CZECH MUSIC – AT THE HEART OF THE BONFIRE
A The Czech language uses the same word – hranice– for bonfire
and borderline. Czechia (the Czech Republic) is simultaneously
at the warm heart of a burning fire, but also on the musical border
between Western and Eastern Europe. The western part (including
Prague) is more industrialised and the rural south and south-east is
where local traditions are kept alive. Although Moravia in the east
has a separate name, Czech is still spoken here. The lifestyle is
different, however, and the rhythms are more playful, melodies more
ornamented. This 16-track CD features many of the top artists.
Petr Dorůžka
