Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.10.2026 16:00)
Country music and cowboy culture have found an audience in Slovakia, from the campfire songs and Czech-Slovak folk traditions of the Country Lodenica festival to the adrenaline-fuelled world of bull riding at Ranch 13 near Nemšová. Though the events took place several weeks apart, both offer a glimpse into a scene that brings together musicians, festivalgoers and riders from different backgrounds and countries. Some grew up around ranches and rodeo; others discovered the music or sport later in life. In this program, we hear from festival organiser Janko Kulich and singer Lucia Čierna, whose…
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