THE INTERRUPTED tradition of the biggest folk music and dance festival in Slovakia will resume in the northern Slovak village of Východná on June 29. On this day, the gates of the new premises will ...

People clapped their hands and tapped their feet as the Tatra Slovak Folk Group sang and danced, evoking images of their native Slovakia. The lyrics flowed across the room, telling of young love, the ...

Have you ever pondered what Slovaks sing about in their folk songs? They can be great fun to listen but also give you great tips here and there, as well. Slovakia’s folklore encompasses tales, dances, ...

To mark the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage on October 17, the Centre for Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) invites the public to visit its regional centres in Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, ...

The Foreigner's Guide to Living in Slovakia writes about the communists’ role in preserving Slovak folk culture. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest examples of how media ...

UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music of the World records, Ralph Rinzler Folklikfe Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be ...