Luboš Holý, a native from Hrubá Vrbka in Horňácko region, this year’s octogenarian, a college professor of veterinary medicine in civic life is the owner of a voice which is accompanied and valued by many attributes. His voice is described as velvety, dark, supple, soulful but also heroic, romantic, communicative, melancholy and full of smile, supporting and proud.
/>On the new album, L. Holý chose songs that are close to him and which he enjoys singing. This time he sings with the band Musica Folklorika.
“The songs on this album I have picked up over the years from various artists and because I wouldn’t like them to fall into oblivion„ I put them into this recording which was initiated by the musicians who are accompanying me.“ Luboš Holý
Rabudeň, rabudeň demonstrates the beautiful baritone of the folk legend in connection with an extremely talented group of musicians who are two generations younger. Jan Rokyta writes in an accompanying prologue: “Luboš sings baritone which reaches both deep and high enough (on this album in the range of G-f1). In dramaturgic way, the recording represents a probe into singer’s memory and also a reminder of those who were his basic song sources and resources.“ Luboš Holý comes from Hrubá Vrbka in Horňácko region (born October 21st, 1930), and grow up in a famous singing family from Horňácko, surrounded by excellent ensembles and family of great folk singers. In his singing career Luboš Holý was mostly connected with BROLN (Brno Radio Orchestra of Folk Instruments) with which he made hundreds of recordings, appeared on television, radio and toured big part of the world.
On the recording Luboš Holý is accompanied by Musica Folklorika which from the beginning has primarily focused on music for dulcimer with accompaniment and on interpretation of i....... more
“A message of man’s voice by Luboš Holý.”
Luboš Holý, a native from Hrubá Vrbka in Horňácko region, this year’s octogenarian, a college professor of veterinary medicine in civic life is the owner of a voice which is accompanied and valued by many attributes. His voice is described as velvety, dark, supple, soulful but also heroic, romantic, communicative, melancholy and full of smile, supporting and proud.
/>On the new album, L. Holý chose songs that are close to him and which he enjoys singing. This time he sings with the band Musica Folklorika.
“The songs on this album I have picked up over the years from various artists and because I wouldn’t like them to fall into oblivion„ I put them into this recording which was initiated by the musicians who are accompanying me.“ Luboš Holý
Rabudeň, rabudeň demonstrates the beautiful baritone of the folk legend in connection with an extremely talented group of musicians who are two generations younger. Jan Rokyta writes in an accompanying prologue: “Luboš sings baritone which reaches both deep and high enough (on this album in the range of G-f1). In dramaturgic way, the recording represents a probe into singer’s memory and also a reminder of those who were his basic song sources and resources.“ Luboš Holý comes from Hrubá Vrbka in Horňácko region (born October 21st, 1930), and grow up in a famous singing family from Horňácko, surrounded by excellent ensembles and family of great folk singers. In his singing career Luboš Holý was mostly connected with BROLN (Brno Radio Orchestra of Folk Instruments) with which he made hundreds of recordings, appeared on television, radio and toured big part of the world.
On the recording Luboš Holý is accompanied by Musica Folklorika which from the beginning has primarily focused on music for dulcimer with accompaniment and on interpretation of i....... more