Ridina Ahmedová (born 1974, Prague) is a Czech vocalist, voice artist and performer of Czech, Russian-Jewish and Sudanese heritage, who moved from jazz clubs to experimental vocal music and theatrical performance. With double bassist Petr Tichý she forms the duo HLASkontraBAS - built on voice, acoustic bass and a looper - which received an Anděl Award nomination in 2016. In 2019 they expanded into the Hlaskontrabas Oktet (four singers, four double bassists), whose 2024 album Kaleidoscapes won the Czech Radio Jazz poll for best Czech jazz album of the year. She also runs the Hlasohled voice centre and creates award-winning audio-documentary podcasts.
The album Kaleidoscapes by Hlaskontrabas Oktet was declared the best Czech jazz album of 2024 in a survey of ČRo Jazz experts.
Hlaskontrabas Oktet released the album Kaleidoscapes (Animal Music), recorded partly in Iceland, and received a nomination for the Anděl award in the Jazz category.
The podcast series Odpustit? received a nomination for the European audiovisual awards Prix Europa 2024 and the Objev roku award in the Podcast roku category.
Ahmadova presented a solo theatrical performance Sádlo and the project Moje tělo je moje in Budapest as part of the Czech Centers program.
The author's podcast Sádlo on ČRo Radio Wave, dedicated to pressure on women's appearance, became one of the most listened-to programs in the station's history and inspired the creation of the platform Moje tělo je moje.
A five-day festival of contemporary dance, voice work and theatrical improvisation featuring leading Czech independent artists. Daily workshops for adults and afternoon family classes.
The third edition of the Žižkostel in Motion festival features workshops in contemporary dance, voice, improvisation and movement theatre with leading Czech independent artists. Tuesday's programme spans acro-yoga, metronome work, voice exploration and contact improvisation.
The third Žižkostel in Motion festival offers acro-yoga for parents and children, contemporary dance, voice work, and movement theatre featuring leading artists from the Czech independent scene.
The third Žižkostel in Motion festival offers contemporary dance, voice work, improvisation, and movement theatre. The programme features afternoon classes for families and workshops for adults led by key figures from the Czech independent scene.
The third Žižkostel v pohybu festival features contemporary dance, voice work, improvisation, and movement theatre, with daily family classes and adult workshops.
The third Žižkostel in Motion festival features contemporary dance, contact improvisation, and movement theatre with leading Czech independent artists. Daily family classes and adult workshops run throughout the week.
The third edition of Žižkostel in Motion festival features workshops in contemporary dance, voice, and movement theatre led by prominent Czech independent artists. Wednesday's full-day programme spans from aerial acrobatics for families to voice training and performer development.
The third edition of Žižkostel in Motion offers workshops in contemporary dance, circus, and movement theatre with prominent Czech independent artists. Thursday's programme includes lessons in object manipulation, acrobatics, aerial choreography, and other disciplines.
The third edition of the Žižkostel in Motion festival offers contemporary dance, voice, and theatrical improvisation workshops for adults and families with children. Friday features classes with Czech dancers and choreographers.
A full-day festival excursion by bus through historic sites around Kuks featuring artistic performances, musical shows, and guided tours of Baroque sculpture and heritage.
The third edition of the Žižkostel v pohybu festival showcases contemporary dance, voice work, and theatrical improvisation. The programme includes afternoon classes for families and workshops for adults, featuring leading artists from the Czech independent scene.
The third edition of the Žižkostel in Motion festival features contemporary dance, voice work, and theatrical improvisation. The programme includes classes for parents with children and workshops for adults, led by key figures of the Czech independent scene.
The third Žižkostel in Motion festival features contemporary dance, voice work, and theatrical improvisation with prominent Czech independent artists. The programme includes afternoon classes for families and workshops for adults.
The third edition of Žižkostel in Motion festival features workshops in contemporary dance, voice, improvisation, and movement theatre with leading Czech independent artists. Monday's programme runs from 15:00 to 21:30.
The third contemporary dance and movement theatre festival features afternoon classes for families and workshops for adults. Prominent figures from the Czech independent scene take the stage.
An unconventional ensemble of four voices and four double basses creating a distinctive sonic experience. Their acclaimed 2024 album Kaleidoscopes was nominated for the Anděl Awards and won the Czech Jazz Harvest critics' poll.
The third edition of a wellness and spirituality festival featuring lectures, workshops, music, ecstatic dance, and rituals in the grounds of Fort XX near Olomouc.
An experimental musical project combining voice and double bass. Ridina Ahmedova and Petr Tichý perform at Dejvické Divadlo.
An intimate acoustic concert by Ridina Ahmedová and Petr Tichý, featuring original compositions performed with double bass and loopstation effects.