Helena Vondráčková

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Helena Vondráčková is famous Czech singer whose career has spanned five decades. Remarkably Vondrackova remained popular after Czechoslovakia's transition in the early 90s, a feat managed by few Czechoslovak artists. She is also exceptional as a Czech singer for having achieved some limited international musical success.

Vondráčková was born on June 24, 1947 in Prague, Czech Republic. She is the daughter of Blažena and Jiří Vondráček. Much of her childhood was spent in the Bohemian village of Slatinany.

In addition to singing, Vondráčková has written several books (mostly autobiographical) and has appeared in several Czechoslovak and Czech films. She is a firend of Maryla Rodowicz, famous polish pop-star. In 1977 Helena won Grand Prix on the Sopot Festival (Poland) with her biggest hit "Malovaný džbánku". Sh sings in Czech, Polish, German, Russian and English language.

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