Singer Ida Kelarová finds inspiration in her Romany roots

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Singer Ida Kelarová finds inspiration in her Romany roots

23-11-2014 - Daniela Lazarova

Singer Ida Kelarová is a singer, musician and choirmaster who performs some of the best Romany music to come out of the Czech Republic. But, ironically it was many years before she learnt of her Romany origin and was able to fully connect with her legacy.

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