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ARTISTS
In 2026, Czech Music Crossroads will present 13 outstanding projects from around the world. Alongside the traditional representation from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, this year’s edition will highlight the contemporary Japanese scene. The programme will also feature several “wild cards” - discoveries that the curators brought back from their musical journeys across continents.
BAKUROCHO BAND (JAP)
Traditional Japanese songs transformed into a vibrant global folk experiment
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BEATA BOCEK (CZ)
Fragile songwriting on the border between folk, improvisation and a distinctive language of emotions
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BILLYRROM (JAP)
A vibrant mix of Japanese city pop, soul and contemporary groove aesthetics
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CIRCUS BROTHERS (CZ)
A spirited fusion of Balkan brass, electric guitars and contemporary groove aesthetics
DUALITY (PL)
Polish-Belarusian folklore in a pulsating dialogue of violin, rhythm and electronics
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KANAZOÉ ORKESTRA (FR/BF)
An explosive combination of balafon, African rhythms and modern jazz energy
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LIDOVĚK (CZ)
An original reinterpretation of Czech folk songs, mixing tradition with a modern sound
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MILOŠ BIHÁRY DJANGO GYPSY JAZZ TRIO (SK)
Jazz virtuosity and gypsy swing in the spirit of the legendary Django Reinhardt
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NEHA! (SK)
A haunting female vocal polyphony connecting the traditions of the world with the energy of contemporary world music
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SHOWMORE (JAP)
An elegant mix of neo-soul, jazz and modern Japanese pop aesthetics
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SHRON (PL)
An instrumental project of a hypnotic soundscape on the border of downtempo soul and ambient aesthetics
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SŪN BYRD (NO)
Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation and infectious concert energy
TERNE ČHAVE (CZ)
Spirited rom'n'roll combining Romani roots with the energy of a rock band
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ZGARDA (UA)
Traditional songs of Ukraine in a captivating combination of polyphony and acoustic world music
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