The Slovakian music project KarpaTon was created in 2010 as the initiative of multi-instrumentalist and singer Michal Smetanka. It originated in his intention to bring in life a fusion of traditional music culture of the Carpathians.
Particularly characteristic of KarpaTon is its acoustic expression, using numerous ethnic musical instruments originating in regions from Carpathians through Eurasia. Compositions have roots in the traditional Carpathian songs, mostly Slovak and Ruthenian ones.
Earlier this year, Roger Holdsworth spoke with Anna Humbert in Bardejov (Slovakia) about the group - and we'll hear several examples of their music in this special program.