Tomáš Klus Essentials

A modern troubadour in the tradition of his beloved Jaromír Nohavica, Tomáš Klus traded a promising athletics career for the Czech folk scene, and with no less dedication. Whether strumming solo or augmented with a full band, his grainy speak-singing is at the heart; it adds warmth to the sweet, chiming melody of “Nina”, or excitement to the rowdier “Sibyla”, while the deep bass groove of “Anat” brings out his inner Springsteen. Tracks like “JdeVoZem” play with electronic sounds, and “Dopis” switches from a belted singalong chorus to a conspiratorial whisper, like a friend sharing a secret.