Marta Kubišová facts for kids
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Marta Kubišová
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| Born | 1 November 1942 České Budějovice, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia |
| Instruments | singer |
| Years active | 1961–2017 |
| Labels | Supraphon |
| Associated acts | The Golden Kids |
Marta Kubišová, born on November 1, 1942, is a famous Czech singer. She became very popular in Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring in 1968. Her song "Modlitba pro Martu" (meaning "A Prayer for Marta") became a symbol of hope. This song helped people feel strong during a difficult time.
In 1967, she won the Zlatý slavík award, which means "Golden Nightingale." This award is for top singers. Her song "Prayer for Marta" became a symbol of national strength. It showed how people felt about the occupation by Warsaw Pact troops in 1968.
During the Prague Spring, Marta recorded many songs. She released an album called Songy a Balady (Songs and Ballads) in 1969. However, this album was quickly banned from stores. Later, she signed the Charter 77 proclamation. This was a brave step to speak up for human rights. After the Velvet Revolution in 1989, her banned album was re-released. She also put out a new collection of old songs called Lampa.
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Marta Kubišová's Early Life and Career
Marta Kubišová was born in České Budějovice. Her father was a heart doctor. Her mother was a homemaker who later sold records. In 1952, her family moved to Poděbrady. After high school, Marta worked in a glass factory.
Her singing journey started with a dance group. They performed at afternoon teas in Nymburk. In 1961, she reached the finals of a talent show. It was called Hledáme nové talenty ("The Search for Talent").
Joining Theatres and Finding Fame
In 1962, Marta left her job at the glass factory. She tried out for the Stop Theatre in Pardubice. The next year, in 1963, she moved to Theatre Alpha in Plzeň. There, she performed in a play called Black Dream.
In December 1965, Marta started working with Václav Neckář and Helena Vondráčková. They were getting ready for a show called Waiting for Fame. This was the start of a very successful partnership.
The Golden Nightingale and "Prayer for Marta"
Marta won her first Zlatý slavík award in 1967. Her song "Prayer for Marta" became very important. It was written by Petr Rada. The song became a symbol of national strength. It showed how people felt about the occupation by Warsaw Pact troops in 1968.
On November 1, 1968, Marta, Václav Neckář, and Helena Vondráčková formed a popular group. They called themselves 'Golden Kids'. In 1969, Marta won her second Zlatý slavík award. She also married film director Jan Němec.
A year later, she won the Zlatý slavík for a third time. But she had to receive the award in secret. This was because of a time called normalization. During this time, the government tried to control everything. The Golden Kids performed their last show on January 27, 1970.
Challenges and Return to Public Life
After 1970, Marta faced many challenges. The government made it very hard for her to perform. She even took the head of the record label Supraphon to court. She won the case, but her rights were not fully given back until 1989. This was when the communist government fell. For many years, she could only sing at small, private events.
Marta signed Charter 77. This was a group of people who spoke up for human rights. Because of this, the secret police watched her closely. From 1977 to 1978, she was a spokesperson for Charter 77.
On June 1, 1979, Marta gave birth to her daughter, Kateřina. After a long time away from the public, she appeared at a protest. This was on December 10, 1988. She sang the Czechoslovak national anthem.
The Velvet Revolution and New Beginnings
On November 22, 1989, during the Velvet Revolution, Marta sang again. She sang "Prayer for Marta" and the national anthem. She sang from a balcony on Wenceslas Square. This was a very important moment for the country.
After this, her banned album Songy a Balady was re-released. In 1990, she started recording and performing again. On June 2, 1990, she had a famous concert. It was called "Marta v Lucerně." She then went on tour. She performed in Czechoslovakia, Japan, Paris, and Berlin.
In 1993, she reunited with Helena Vondráčková and Václav Neckář. They had a Golden Kids comeback. On October 28, 1995, she received a state award. It was the Medal of Merit from President Václav Havel.
Later Years and Awards
In 1995, a book about her life was published. It was called Chytat slunce (Catching the Sun). In 1998, she received the Honorary Medal of T.G. Masaryk. This was another important award. In 2002, she received the St. Wenceslas Honours.
Marta regularly performed at the Prague Ungelt Theatre. She also acted in a musical there. She won the Thalia prize for her acting. In 2005, she released a new album called Vítej, lásko. In 2008, her first DVD was released.
On January 1, 2018, Marta Kubišová received another state award. It was the Order of the White Double Cross from the President of Slovakia, Andrej Kiska.
Discography
Golden Kids
- Micro Magic Circus (Supraphon, 1969)
- Golden Kids 1 (Supraphon, 1970)
Solo Albums
- Songy a balady (1969, 1990, 1996)
- Lampa (1990)
- Někdy si zpívám (1991)
- Songy a nálady (1993)
- Řeka vůni (1995)
- Singly 1 (1996)
- Bůh ví (1996)
- Nehte zvony znít (Singly 2) (1997)
- Dejte mi kousek louky (Singly 3) (1998)
- Modlitba (Singly 4) (1999)
- Marta Kubišova v Ungeltu (1999)
- Tajga Blues (Singly 5) (2000)
- Já jsem já (2004)
- Vítej, lásko (2005)
- In my world
- Vyznaní (2010)
- Touha jménem Einodis (2013)
- Magický hlas rebelky (2014)
- Soul (2016)
Films and TV Shows
Marta Kubišová has also appeared in several films and TV shows:
- Pátrání po Ester (2005)
- Kameňák 2 (2004)
- Zdivočelá země II (2001)
- Zpověď Ungelt (2000)
- Noční hovory s matkou (1999)
- Stalo se na podzim (1994)
- Hodnota tváře (1992)
- Zvláštní bytosti (1990)
- Dívka na Koštěti (1971) (arranger)
- Vražda ing. Čerta (1970)
- Proudy lásku odnesou (1969) (TV)
- Bylo čtvrt a bude půl (1968)
- Kulhavý ďábel (1968)
- Gramo / Hit 68 (1968) (TV)
- Náhrdelník melancholie - Sedm písní Marty Kubišové (1968)
- Jak se krade milión (1967)
- Píseň pro Rudolfa III. (1967)
- Mučedníci lásky (1966)
- Vysílá studio A (1966)
- Revue v mlze (1966)
See also
In Spanish: Marta Kubišová para niños
