Michal is at ILMC Conference (International Live Music Conference) in London. Yesterday, he took part in panel discussion “Global Perspective on Local Action” within Green Events & Innovations Conference and on Saturday, he will be leading a panel about emerging markets in Eastern Europe and Asia. → read more
When the Guardian likened him to artists like Ed Harcourt, Rufus Wainwright or Frank Zappa, and Pitchfork did the same to Joanne Newsom, Kiran Leonard was only 17. Laura Snapes of Pitchfork called his song “Dear Lincoln” the undoubtedly most refreshing song she had heard in the whole year (Kiran wrote it when he was 14). Today he is 20, has recorded many other great songs, and will soon release his second album. He will come to show his great talent to the visitors of Pohoda. → read more
Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin was able to direct people's attention to jazz, reggae, and ska during the peak of “Beatlesmania”. He participated in songs such as “My Boy Lillipop” and the music for the James Bond film (Dr. No) and collaborated with artists such as Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff. The godfather of Jamaican music and rocksteady, reggae, and ska style, he will come to Pohoda with his All Star Band composed of Cheikh Lô (vocals), Tony Allen (drums), Courtney Pine (saxophone), Alex Wilson (piano), and Ira Coleman (contrabass). → read more
Her father is the drummer of the Sex Pistols, her mother was a vocalist of the Culture Club, and the lead singer of this band, Boy George, is her godfather. Hollie Cook developed her inherited talent in the punk band The Slits and has collaborated with artists such as Ian Brown, Jamie T, and Prince Fatty. It was with the latter one that she recorded her debut album "Hollie Cook" in 2011, and BBC called it one of the most enjoyable reggae albums of the year 2011. We will have her pleasant music at the 20th edition of Pohoda. → read more
BBC DJ Mary Anne Hobbs crowned him the “electronic Jimi Hendrix.” His latest album features guest appearances by Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Kimbra and Thundercat. In the past, he also collaborated with the likes of Erykah Badu and Thom Yorke. He's got an MTV Video Music Award and 2 Grammy nominations under his belt. The pioneer of electronic music and its live visualization, Steven Ellison a.k.a. Flying Lotus, is coming to Pohoda 2016. → read more
Thundercat (born Stephen Bruner) is a renowned bassist, who has collaborated with the likes of Erykah Badu, Stanley Clarke, Flying Lotus or Kendrick Lamar. Playing the six-string bass, he performs the best of R&B, jazz fusion, soul, funk and electronic music. The recent winner of a Grammy Award is coming to present his music and technical mastery to festival-goers at Pohoda 2016. → read more
Forgotten folk melodies, Aboriginal motifs and orthodox chanting mixed with trap, hip-hop, dubstep or D'n'B. Band Oratnitza have enriched the traditional Bulgarian music with a contemporary sound. They make ancient harmonies, modern rhythms and timeless melodies with the use of didgeridoo, cajon, kaval (a traditional Balkan flute) and vocals. → read more
Performed in the BBC Last Night of the Proms, her music was broadcast to 40 million people. She's a former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and her music featured in the last year's PRADA Spring/Summer fashion campaign. Her projects include Concerto for Beatboxer and Orchestra as well as a piece for five symphony orchestras in different corners of the country, connected by satellite. After the first two critically acclaimed EPs, the Scottish innovator and composer, Anna Meredith, is about to release a keenly awaited debut Varmints and then will hit the road. Her tour will also include Pohoda where she'll perform her impressive music with attention to detail to our audience. → read more
London-based duo Public Service Broadcasting released their debut in 2013. Last year, they won Progressive Music Awards in the category of best anthem (“Gagarin”). Willgoose and Wrigglesworth combine electronic instruments with guitar, banjo and drums. According to The Guardian, their music “slips between krautrock, synth-pop and cinematic post-rock.” In their own words (with tongue firmly in cheek), they want to “teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future.” They are a great unusual band and we're looking forward to seeing them in Trenčín... → read more
“If Beck were a decade or so younger and had grown up more heavily immersed in hip-hop, his debut album likely would have sounded much like Astronautalis,” says Allmusic portal about Andy Bothwell's debut album. This short summary characterizes Andy's genre range that has been blending the best of hip hop, indie rock and punk for more than a decade. Artist that collaborated with band Bon Iver and St. Vincent's producer found inspiration for writing one of his songs in New Orleans and Čadca. → read more
