Slovakia / Listening

Music has long occupied an important place in Slovak cultural life. In the first half of the 19th century, a national musical tradition began to develop around Slovakia's impressive folk heritage. Modern Slovak music has drawn from both classical and folkloristic styles. Well-known works from the 20th century include the compositions of Alexander Moyzes and the operas of Jan Cikker. After the revolution and the declaration of the Slovak state, domestic music greatly diversified allowing for great expansion of music groups and genres. German dance music, American alternative rock, as well as Britpop gained a wide following and newfound popularity.