Pavel "Žalman" Lohonka

How is a folk legend born? Who is singer-songwriter Pavel Žalman Lohonka, whose songs have been part of the Czech music scene for more than 50 years? A documentary portrait of one of the most prominent figures in Czech folk music.

Pavel "Žalman" Lohonka has been a legend of the Czech folk scene for decades. Many of his songs, known for their characteristic melancholy, have become almost folk songs today. In March of this year, he will celebrate his 75th birthday. To mark the occasion, he organized a concert with his band at the Semafor Theater, during which his new album, Všechno je teď (Everything Is Now), was also launched. Its godfather was none other than Jiří Suchý. The concert featured not only songs from the new album, but also many proven hits, performed for the first time in front of television cameras by Žalman's current band.