Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:07:05 +0200Expressing pain through song: Roma halgató could well be added to Czech heritage listhttps://english.radio.cz/expressing-pain-through-song-roma-halgato-could-well-be-added-czech-heritage-8877398© 2026 Radio Prague International The distinctive Roma music genre halgató, known for its slow, mournful songs, could soon be added to Czechia‘s list of intangible cultural heritage. Both musicians and academics are seeking official recognition for the genre, which they describe as an important part of Roma identity passed down through generations. encr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/7fdadae5b5d469a8d2a601cda0c1a705.jpg?timestamp=1771244988 Expressing pain through song: Roma halgató could well be added to Czech heritage list https://english.radio.cz/expressing-pain-through-song-roma-halgato-could-well-be-added-czech-heritage-8877398 Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9