Czechoslovakia - The Vinyl Thread ep.61

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we have a fascinating 20 year slice (1955-1975) of Czechoslovakian vinyl, with music holding tight to the traditions of the past, and also reaching forward to the future and new freedoms. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 61 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/czechoslovakia-the-vinyl-thread-ep61/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 8th May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Eva Olmerová - Jsi Jako Dlouhý Most
2. Jaroslav Krček - Dal Husar Koně Kovat
3. Karel Vlach Se Svým Orchestrem - Kdo Šetří, Má Za Tři
4. Moravská Cimbálová Muzika (Lead Vocals – Hana Giacintová, Marie Vyoralová, Zdenka Hovorková) - K Horám Slunéčko
5. Moravská Cimbálová Muzika (Lead Vocals – Hana Giacintová, Zdenka Hovorková) - Oj, Letěla Bílá Hus
6. Jarmila Veselá - Už Podzim Pláče Do Zahrad (Already Autumn Crying Into The Gardens)
7. František Wimmer– Selka Volá Puta, Puta (Farmer Woman Calls The Chicks) 

Next week we celebrate the Voice, its versality and expressive range.

Warsaw Pact - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.6

Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 6 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/warsaw-pact-vinyl-joblottin-ep6/

This auction lot caught my attention with its stylish geometric cover designs from the 1950s and 60s. Many of the records came from the Supraphon and Muza labels, which were based in Eastern Europe, behind the Iron Curtain. This week I’ve spun everything into a programme about some of the musicians who were performing in the Warsaw Pact countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Soviet Union.

This episode features records from a joblot of 6 records that cost £4.82. Alban Low is your joblotter for this 20 minute episode.

1. I Want To Die Easy - Eva Sepešiová & The Traditional Club
2. Trepak - Evgeny Blinov
3. I've Found A New Baby - Gery Scottová
4. Serce - Irena Santor
5. Zielone Liście Drzew - Sława Przybylska
6. Swinging School - Brigitte Petry

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/