Ivan Hlas (born 10 May 1954, Prague) is a Czech singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work spans blues, rock, folk and literary ballads. He rose to wide recognition with his soundtrack to the film Šakalí léta (1993), which earned him a Czech Lion award for best music, and his songs - among them Malagelo, Karlín and Na kolena - have become part of the Czech popular canon. He continues to perform actively, most often in the intimate Ivan Hlas Trio alongside guitarist Norbi Kovács and cellist Olin Nejezchleba.
Czech Television (ČT) broadcast on May 8, 2024 on ČT art a full-length documentary film Ivan Hlas - Pramínek času directed by Alena Činčerová, made for Ivan Hlas's seventieth birthday.
In April 2024, the spring-summer tour Pramínek času started, during which Ivan Hlas Trio premiered a new 2LP at Malostranská beseda, supplemented with four previously unreleased compositions.
In October 2023, Ivan Hlas Trio released the album Pramínek času - a live survey album spanning over five decades of work, including the previously unpublished song Hello, Mony!
The publisher Galén released in 2024 a vinyl reissue of the album Pramínek času as a 2LP, supplemented with four new compositions compared to the original CD.
In 2019, Ivan Hlas successfully overcame laryngeal cancer; after surgery and five months of vocal rest, he returned to full singing.
Czech singer-songwriter legend Ivan Hlas Trio with guitarist Norbi Kovács and cellist Jaroslav Nejezchleba performs in Úštěk. The opening act is local duo Jindra Klícko Band.
A chamber concert by singer-songwriter Ivan Hlas with guitarist Norbi Kovács and cellist Jaroslav Olin Nejezchleba. The music blends pub blues, urban ballads, and rock and roll.
A chamber trio of singer-songwriter Ivan Hlas performs acoustic arrangements where music and poetry intertwine in the hands of experienced Czech musicians.
Family-friendly festival with carnival rides, live music and refreshments on the village green. Featuring Pokáč, Keks, Yoyo Band, Moravians and Ivan Hlas Trio.
A chamber concert by Czech singer-songwriter Ivan Hlas with guitarist Norbi Kovács and cellist Jaroslav Olin Nejezchleba. Acoustic arrangements of his songs blend music and poetry across styles from blues to world music.