Call of Dudy
Bagpipes ("dudy" in Czech) are generally associated with the Celtic Fringe of Europe, but one of the richest and most ethnically diverse bagpipe traditions can be found in Central Europe. In the Czech Lands and in neighboring Bavaria this tradition once became marginalized and almost disregarded.
Yet this historic musical form has survived and even managed to renew itself, to develop further on a regional scale – crossing national and linguistic borders. Call of Dudy captures the people and places which are keeping this centuries-old tradition alive today and for future generations.
Upcoming Screenings
Stay tuned...To date we have also screened in the Czech Republic, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Belgium, Scotland and the USA! Check out our Past Screenings
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News
October 29, 2009
Screening of Call of Dudy at the American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1, 6pm with live music - Blaťácká kapela from Ševětín
August 21-24, 2008
Strakonice International Bagpipe Festival
www.dudackyfestival.cz (in English)
First held in 1967, this festival is held every second year and will celebrate its 18th gathering. Featured prominently in Call of Dudy, the festival welcomes bands and guests from around the world.
August 8-10, 2008
Chodsko Folk Festival (Chodské slavnosti) 2008
www.chodskeslavnosti.cz (in English)
Held since 1955, this is one of the oldest folklore events in the country and is featured prominently in Call of Dudy. The accompanying CD: Czech Bagpipe Polkas are played by our friends in Domazlická dudácká muzika (Domazlice Bagpipe Music) who hail from this town at the center of the Chodsko ethnographic region.
March 29, 2008
Call of Dudy screened at the Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering outside of Newcastle. The film was screened at the beautiful Chantry Bagpipe Museum and was well-received by locals. Many thanks to Kim Bibby-Wilson (festival organizer), Neil Smith (Northumbrian piper featured in the film) and Anne Moore (Chantry Museum) for their support and great hospitality.
February 1, 2008
Last month's tour of the Czech communities of the American Midwest was a resounding success! Full houses everywhere and a great response from all! Thanks to everyone for coming out and making it such a good mix of Czech music and film! Click here for video of the event.
January 20, 2008
Call of Dudy will be screened as part of this year's symposium Bagpipes and Bagpipers (Dudy a dudaci) in Rokycany, Czech Republic, at 4pm on Feb 16 at Museum B. Horaka.
December 1, 2007
Call of Dudy – January 2008 Tour of Midwest Czech Communities
Czech-American bagpiper Michael Cwach, violinist/Czech folk dancer Alice Janotová and the film's co-director and producer Jefe Brown will tour the Czech communities of the Midwest in January 2008, playing Czech bagpipe songs, screening the Call of Dudy DVD and introducing the new Czech Bagpipes Polka CD. Door prizes from the Czech Republic, including vouchers for a free weekend at the Chodovar brewery's beer spas and hotel, to be handed out at each event. Hope to see you for an evening of Czech music, film and fun!
September 20, 2007
New! Czech Polka CD! First of its kind!
We are thrilled to be able to include the complimentary CD Domazlice Bagpipe Band Plays Polkas for a limited time! This CD is a collection of polkas performed by the Czech ensemble Domazlice Bagpipe Band from the Chodsko region of West Bohemia. The band is featured in the documentary film Call of Dudy and is a favorite of both Czech and international folklore and polka enthusiasts. We hope you will enjoy this unique twist to Czech polka tunes!
August 10, 2007
Pipers' Gathering! We have just screened at the Pipers' Gathering (Aug. 10-13) in Killington, Vermont, USA! Check back for upcoming screenings!
Chodské slavnosti! The annual celebration of the Chodsko region is upon us! On the weekend of August 10-13 Domazlice will host a celebration of music, dance and of course bagpipes!