The Czech origins of America’s dwindling Dance Halls
Somewhere in Texas tonight, someone is two-stepping across the hardwood floor of one the state’s numerous Dance Halls. But forContinue Reading
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Czech Republic gears up for tonight’s Eurovision final, Poland and Hungary are out
Prague, Czech Republic – One of the most anticipated televised events of the year has arrived – and no, it’s notContinue Reading
KafkaTune of the Month: Csöngess be hozzám jóbarát, by Generál
Every month, Kafakdesk explores Central Europe’s rich folk and pop cultures to present some of the region’s most popular tunesContinue Reading
Rock’n’rolling Guinness World Record broken in Wrocław, Poland
Wrocław, Poland – Poland just broke yet another Guinness World Record of simultaneous guitar playing… which it had already setContinue Reading
Meet Ivan & The Parazol, the Hungarian band rocking across Europe
Straight from Budapest, Ivan & The Parazol has gradually established itself as a sure value in Hungarian indie rock music.Continue Reading
Meet Poland’s eighty-year-old stereotype-smashing DJ Wika
Warsaw, Poland – Every Monday night, eighty-year-old Wirginia Szmyt, better known as DJ Wika, spins for a packed dance floor ofContinue Reading
KafkaTune of the Month: Małgośka, by Maryla Rodowicz
Every month, Kafakdesk explores Central Europe’s rich folk and pop cultures to present some of the region’s most popular tunesContinue Reading
Nicki Minaj concert in Slovakia turns into complete fiasco
Bratislava, Slovakia – What was supposed to be one of the first concerts of Nicki Minaj’s European tour quickly turnedContinue Reading
The story behind Poland’s national anthem
Warsaw, Poland – From the Italian battle fields of Napoleonic wars to modern-day Poland, do you know the real storyContinue Reading
Bob Dylan to play three nights in Prague in April
Prague, Czech Republic – Bob Dylan will return to the Czech Republic in April, a year after his last concertContinue Reading
Phil Collins to play Prague’s O2 Arena in 2019
Prague, Czech Republic – Phil Collins has embarked on a world tour and will be performing in Prague’s O2 ArenaContinue Reading
Ellie Goulding releases “Close to Me” clip shot in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – On Wednesday, British pop singer Ellie Goulding released the clip of her newest song, Close To Me,Continue Reading
Woman in Slovakia arrested for playing La Traviata for 16 years, non-stop
Štúrovo, Slovakia – Next time your neighbour is listening to his music a bit too loud, remember this story: someContinue Reading
Czech Republic: 5 Music Festivals to Attend this Summer
Ostrava, Czech Republic – Although many festivals are organized all year long in the Czech Republic, summer is the busiestContinue Reading
Miro Žbirka to release Abbey Road double album
Bratislava, Slovakia – After the release of his latest single “Dievča” last month, Bratislava-born Miro Žbirka has announced the releaseContinue Reading
