Schovanky

Girls country band founded in 1971. Since then, more than 30 members went throug, all just female. From original bluegrass they shifted to more modern country style, especially after Vera Martinova joined the band in 1982. She left for successful solo career in 1986. Today they often play abroad. They accompanied Johnny Cash on his tour in Czechoslovakia in 1978.

Line-up: Vera Martinova voc; Jana Maraskova dr; Vera Kocisova vln; Mila Solarova-Plochova ldr; Alena Solarova gt and others

Discofraphy:

1. Schovanky No 1(LP, MC Bonton 1990)
2. Schovanky - 20 let (in English, Studio Fontána 1991)
3. Schovanky (Studio Fontana 1993)
4. Oldies (in English, Presston 1994)
5. Den preslavny (Christma carols, Presston 1995)***
6. Damska jizda (Venkow 1997)
7. Panska jizda (Venkow 1999)
8. Svet je plnej ruznejch reci (with Vera Martinova, Popron 2002)

COMPILATION:

I. Master serie (Venkow 1999)

Sample (MP3): Den preslavny jest k nam prisel (Christmas carol from album #5)

Links: Official Site

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