Oldřich Janota – pioneer on the Czech alternative folk scene

This edition of Sunday music is dedicated to Czech singer songwriter, composer and poet Oldřich Janota, who died last Saturday at the age of 74. The Plzeň-born artist was known for incorporating minimalist and experimental techniques into folk music. Despite never winning any major music awards, he has been hailed by music critics as one of the most significant figures on the Czech alternative music scene.

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Author: Ruth Fraňková