At the age of 94, Darina Laščiaková, née Gažová, a renowned interpreter of folk songs, ethnographer and radio editor, passed away. She died on Wednesday, August 12, and President of the SR Peter Pellegrini also responded to the news of her death, informing about it on social media. hnonline.sk ↗
Laščiaková was among the prominent figures of Slovak traditional culture. She devoted her entire life to preserving the musical heritage of her ancestors, and her voice was known to entire generations of listeners. Behind the microphone, she worked not only as a singer, but also as an editor and ethnographer who sought folk songs directly in the field. aktuality.sk ↗
According to available information, she traveled to villages and mountainous areas in search of folk songs, where she recorded them and helped preserve them for future generations. Through this, she connected not only with the interpretation of folklore, but also with its documentation and protection.
Her death represents a loss for the Slovak folk song, radio and ethnography community. The public will remember her as a personality who long represented Slovak musical tradition and contributed to the preservation of folk culture. interez.sk ↗
Ethnographer and Singer Darina Laščiaková Passed Away
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Zomrela legenda ľudovej kultúry Darina Laščiaková, mala 94 rokov
pluska.sk
| 08:55 13.08.
Zomrela interpretka ľudových piesní a etnografka Darina Laščiaková
teraz.sk
| 08:19 13.08.
Vo veku 94 rokov zomrela interpretka ľudových piesní a etnografka Darina Laščiaková
hnonline.sk
| 08:16 13.08.
Slovensko stratilo legendu: Zomrela Darina Laščiaková (†94), významná speváčka ľudových piesní
Novy Cas
| 06:29 13.08.
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