The unforgettable duo of Jiřà Suchý and Jiřà Šlitr brought Czechoslovakia its first wave of modern pop, offbeat humour, and a form of rebellion that spoke a language different from that of official power and the media. Their songs became the soundtrack of a generation and a symbol of cultural resistance. In this special event, music historian and author of Suchý & Šlitr, Semafor 1959–1969, Pavel Klusák, and Jiřà Šlitr’s daughter, Dominika Křesťanová, share stories, rare insights, and the cultural legacy of a duo who defined an era, and the rebellion that stole a language for its own game.
This event also marks the recent release of Pavel Klusák’s book Suchý a Šlitr: Semafor 1959–1969 (Host, 2024, 456 pages, ISBN 978-80-275-1813-5), which explores the rise of Semafor and its cultural impact during a decade of change. The book, awarded the Egon Erwin Kisch Prize for non-fiction, offers a vivid portrait of the duo’s creative world and their lasting influence on Czechoslovak popular culture.
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