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Tag: folklore

Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group.

  • Ondro and friends

    Ondro and friends

    TRAKT member Ondrej Druga with his project Ondro a kamaráti (Ondro and friends), which impressed the jury of the last round of the show Zem spieva, has recorded his debut CD. The project plans to release two songs from the forthcoming CD on the anniversaries of two August events: on 21 August, the anniversary of the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops in 1968, the song Jednej krásnej noci (One Beautiful Night) will be released. The song was originally invented by the shepherd and fujarist Martin Ľupták – Sanitrár from Kováčová near Zvolen, and his voice will also be heard in the opening part of a more modern arrangement of the song.

    On 29 August 2022, on the anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising, the project plans to publish the song In a wide field the linden tree stands. It is a song with an anti-fascist context: the original song by the world-famous Alexanders in Horehronie has been rejuvenated – local people have taken over the melody and changed the words.

    Both singles will be part of an upcoming CD, which plans to complete this project during the autumn of 2022.

    We invite you to the Baptism of the album UNDER THE CLOUD, which will take place on Friday, February 24, 2023 in the Workers’ House at 7:00 pm.

    Ondro and friends is a group of musician-friends who like to experiment and dream. In 2020 they took part in the TV competition Zem sìva, where they impressed the jury and made it to the finals. In most of their arrangements, they emphasize the recognition of selected stylistic elements of the processed songs according to the specific localities of their origin, but in several cases also according to specific singers – bearers of the traditions. This is the culmination of a project that has been creating and publishing its arrangements for several years. In addition to musicians, the programme will also feature prominent singers from various parts of Slovakia.

    The project has been supported by the Fund for the Support of the Arts from public funds. The recording and release of the CD Pod obločkom was made in close cooperation with TRAKT and Môlča records. The musicians who participated in the CD were:

    Ondrej Druga

    Marek Kľúčik

    Michal Latinák

    Marek Pisarcik

    Michaela Mária Dobáková

    Ivana Ivanić

    Juraj Súdi

    Šimon Škoda

    and singers:

    Barbora Krištofíková a.h.

    Michal Dudáš a.h.

    Sabina Ladecká a.h.

    Vladimír Latinák a.h.

    Bohumil Novák a.h.

    Jozef Varga a.h.

    Vladimír Rekšák a.h.

    Katarína Mosnáková-Bagľašová a.h.

    Leonóra Súdiová a.h.

    Michaela Neupauerová a.h.

    The main author of the musical arrangements of the project is Ondrej Druga (TRAKT).

    From public funds supported by the Fund for the Support of Arts.

    Ondrej and friends won the Radio_Head Awards in the World Music 2023 category. Congratulations!

  • National Day of Slovakia at EXPO Dubai

    National Day of Slovakia at EXPO Dubai

    Slovakia will also present itself at the largest international event EXPO during a special national day. It will take place on 27 January 2022 in the EXPO2020 area and will not be missing Slovak artists or the official delegation of the Slovak Republic, which will include, for example, President Zuzana Čaputová. A unique Slovak show on the spectacular Jubilee stage in Dubai.

    The river as the idea of the Slovak National Day

    Water plays a big role in our lives and since Slovakia has the largest reserves of drinking water and many watercourses, this vital commodity has become the theme not only of our Slovak pavilion, but will also be the main idea of our national day at EXPO2020. Rivers are Slovakia’s natural treasure. They connect and link their springs, and the National Day will also offer a blending of traditional and modern elements. Water and its various forms and moods, as well as its smooth flow, are a tribute to our traditions combined with bold ideas.

    The Slovak Pavilion therefore invites everyone to experience a concept of artistic performances built on multi-genre collaboration of talented artists who creatively complement each other and seamlessly intertwine. The aim is to bring an extraordinary artistic experience from Slovakia, to proudly showcase its traditions and to present the courage and talent of the Slovak people and push them into the modern world. There will be musical and dance components, traditional Slovak musical instruments, colourful costumes with the help of thematic projections. On the Dubai Jubilee Stage, moderator Bruno Ciberej will gradually introduce Slovak artists to the world.

    SĽUK will accompany the audience and the artists throughout the programme. Besides the artistic value, the company’s various music and dance variations are a dramaturgical promise that the audience will not tire of its performances. The fusion of tradition and modern elements is perfectly fulfilled in this case, as is the motif of the entire gala programme flowing like the waters of the Váh, and the motif of the journey of tradition into the modern world. SĽUK is not only about singing and dancing, through it we communicate to the audience the beauty of our traditions, the colourful playfulness, and the stories of the Slovak people, which are our precious heritage.

    The young Slovak violin virtuoso Filip Jančík will bring together traditional musical art or musical instrument with modern arrangements and the use of spectacular visual elements. There will be no shortage of precise playing and well-known world music, which will incorporate traditional elements (fujara, cimbalom). Filip’s musical talent lies in his ability to re-arrange traditional Slovak compositions into a modern sound so that the Slovak audience can identify with his work. At the same time, his personality in combination with his talent is so interesting that he “testifies” on the stage with his band as well as with the SĽUKU costumed choir.

    Billy Barman is a modern Slovak band that is completely at home in the genre of gentle indie rock-pop, in a world context they also carry “something Slovak”: whether it is the playful lyrics or the coolness they can get their audience into. A special Slovak essence is brought to their work by 5 gorgeous female singers from SĽUK, who take this project to an exceptional level with a specific, catchy and easily identifiable feel.

    Jana Kirschner with her undeniable musical talent, professional international experience, authentic expression and girlish charisma represents a perfect fusion of claims to “Slovakness” and “worldliness” at the same time. The uniqueness of her work lies not only in the precisely written Slovak lyrics, the variety of arrangements and distinct folk elements, but also in the unmistakable playfulness and sincerity with which she wins the audience’s favour. Jana’s musical temperament will be effectively complemented by the dancers from SĽUKU to bring a strong feminine element and energy to the stage.

    Visual projections for the gala programme were prepared by digital artist Lukáš Matejka from the TRAKT association. The voiceovers used footage from the beautiful Slovak Folklore project. Thank you.

  • Lestival

    Lestival

    The most beautiful fantasy festival in Slovakia – the Lestival. On the motif of the Mr. Dobšinský Fairy Tale already on 18 May 2019 in the park of Dolná Krupá / Trnava region. Dreamy and Divinous. With the program until the deep night. TRAKT in collaboration with Fire brigade Dolná Krupá with magical fairy-tale holography on the water wall was there. After dark, it lit up the lake.

    In the historical park in Dolná Krupá only 10min. from Trnava. Lator after midnight with an engaging program. The audience came to music, workshop, folklore, theater, history and food. The program was an appealing preor age product.

  • Suomi: Hollo and Martta

    Suomi: Hollo and Martta

    Art group „Kamaráti“ (Friends) will represent Slovak dance and musical folklore at the 16th international folklore festival Hollo and Martta. Hollo and Martta is one of the three CIOFF festivals of adult folklore groups in Finland. It takes place in the southern part of the country, in the towns Lahti and Hollola. The festival includes various dance, musical, singing performaces, dance workshops and other activities. The art group Kamarát consists of dancers and musicians with long term experience in the most valuable Slovak folklore groups. The group represents Slovakia in many various folklore events in Slovakia and around the world.

    Citizens´ association TRAKT represents the art group Kamaráti organizationally. This project has been supported using public funds provided by the Slovak Arts Council.

    Translated: Jana Stupňanová

  • Embroidered tower

    Embroidered tower

    The pre-Christmas festival of Christmas under the castle brought Christmas concerts during the third weekend of the weekend, the children’s theater, the christmas candy and the light projection from the TRAKT atelier at the Municipal tower. The rustic mishmash was an unusual combination of Ruthenian folklore and classical music, or Balkan rhythms, offered by Rusen Cendes Orchestra on Saturday night. The Saturday program closed Celeste Buckingham’s youngest pop-music star with his court band King Shaolin. Lovers of good food enjoyed the Christmas turtle bunch by the Trenčín folklorists. The Sunday program opened the original saddle Gothic in the Vrbovské vŕby. Carols and trains to Trencin from under Inovec brought Selčan and Selčianka. The Christmas Song Story of Glamor Princesses Tones and Fonts was given by Harry Teater. In the afternoon, the showers presented Horná Nitra – Háječek and the vocal group of glass with their acapella concerts. The main star of this year’s program were exceptional musicians with temperament in the blood of Gypsy diabols. Their concert in the background completes our projection called “Embroidered Tower”.

  • Folklore graffiti ZSE

    Folklore graffiti ZSE

    Energetic Folklore graffiti by TRAKT took place on 24th and 31st March 2017 in front of STEJDŽ (alternative club in Trenčín). The exterior of STEJDŽ provided the ideal backdrop for the realization of folk visual imagery that the viewers created throughout the evening with the use of an interactive spray on the historical facade of the ZUŠ – Elementary School of Art Trenčín. This unique unusual experience revives the stereotype of the Friday evening.

    The civic association TRAKT is primarily involved in digital media projects. Currently, there is very little of such art projects on the market, and very little awareness of what the possibilities are in this direction. The project Folklore Graffiti introduces the general public (mostly youth) to the contemporary visual art in the public space and offers the opportunity to directly participate. As the project represents traditional folk symbols and motifs in a new context it becomes a great platform for the non-traditional entertainment as well as education for all age groups. The project was supported by Foundation ZSE and company SEOYON E-HWA Automotive Slovakia. Thank you.

  • Embroidered tower

    Embroidered tower

    Those who did not miss a unique Christmas atmosphere under Trencin Castle experienced at Christmas the fair with craft and art products, fragrant mulled wine, delicious punch, various Slovak specialties in doporovode gigs project Embroidered tower. It was an unusual large-screen digital projection made by TRAKT – Lukas Matejka to Trencin dominant of the tower. The project viewers can see live on December 17, 2016. More reveals the following video and photos.

  • 359. Radvan market

    359. Radvan market

    359th Radvanský jarmok – Radvan market was in the year 2011 officially written down to the Representative list of immaterial culture heritage of Slovakia. Radvanský jarmok took place in 2016 in Banská Bystrica. Unique Slovakia culture heritage was the main theme of “jarmok”. The biggest regional event offered home-made food, crafts and culture program from 330 Slovakia and 31 international participants.

    During an evening folklore gala program there were lots of artists on the stage, fashion show, dancing, singing and much more. Thematic digital projections were prepared by Lukáš Matejka from TRAKT art group.

     

  • 23. International Dubnica Folklore Festival

    23. International Dubnica Folklore Festival

    International Dubnica Folklore Festival (DFF) was founded on 1994 by a group of young people interested in folklore and former members of the FS Vršatec. Their goal was to fulfill the long-time dream od Dubnica folklorists to have a festival together with another folklorist from Slovakia and other countries.

    During 23th year of DFF there were a performance by art group TRAKT with two multimedia projects. There was a premiere of a folklore and a history video-mapping projected on Dubnica church building. Also, on the church´s courtyard, there was an interactive project Folklore Graffiti, in which visitors could write by a digital 3D spray. Images and writings created by 3D spray was projected by a special software and a projector on the walls of Dubnica church.

     

  • Folklore graffiti

    Folklore graffiti

    TRAKT LAB project “Folklore Graffiti” is taking tradition symbols and themes and apply them into a digital art. Part of the project was a projection of “Folklore Graffiti” on the Trenčín Synagogue, which attracts a lot of attention. Graffiti was conceived into public space primarily for the youths of Trenčín city and then for the general public on 20th and 21st of August.

    With light projecting and special 3D spray participants were able to draw on city architecture. A spray is really sophisticated – nozzle is actually an infrared sensor, which converts signal to a computer and then through high efficient data projector on the building. It is needless to say that this project attracts an attention of participants and residents of all age. We are grateful for support from the Jewish community and the Municipal police of Trenčín.