Beata Bocek | Bezobratři

Beata Bocek Czech-Polish singer-songwriter Beata Bocek is a prominent voice on the contemporary singer-songwriter scene, operating at the intersection of folk, world music, and intimate songcraft. Her music blends personal expression with a delicate poetic sensibility and an innate musicality that transcends both linguistic and genre boundaries. Bezobratři The group Bezobratři was formed in 2004 by three enthusiasts of traditional wind instruments: Pavel Císarík, Marek Gonda, and Jan Glembka. The trio’s initial goal was simply to meet and share the joy of playing together—a challenge, given that the nature of these instruments—typically associated with the solitude of a shepherd’s life—did not naturally lend itself to ensemble performance. It was during this period that the name "Bezobratři" (literally "Elder-Brothers") was coined; the instruments—various types of folk flutes and the *fujara*—were crafted from elder wood (*bez*).