“487 academicians decided on the winners this year under the supervision of a notary,” stated Petra Žikovská, director of the CNS IFPI, which announces the Angel Awards. The evening was accompanied by moderators Ivan “Fancy” Kulhánková and Honza Dędek (52).
This year’s line-up was put together by the organizers from among the nominated artists, and a number of award-winning musicians were introduced during the evening. In addition to JAR, the new holders of the November 2nd Angels, Anna K. (59) or MC Gey (37), also performed live, as well as the nominees Sofian Medjmedj (22) and Ben Cristovao (36), Jelen, Annet X (24) and NobodyListen (30), Marcell (25) or Adam Plachetka (38), Ondřej Havelka (69) and his Melody Makers. Coca-Cola was the titular partner of the Anděl Awards, the main media partners were Czech Television and Evropa 2, other partners were Intergram, OSA and Hlavní město Praha.
Jiří Korn (73): Thoughts on the end of his career! Markéta Reinischová, Elmer Carvalho
Jiří Korn, who has been one of the most important personalities of Czech popular music for over fifty years, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. And also among the most versatile. However, he could not appear in person because he had a concert at the same time. At least he sent a video greeting.
“He was always one step ahead of the others. When big beat was still played in the Czech Republic, he was already singing west coast melodies with the band Rebels, when everyone was trying Californian pop after his example, he was already playing blues rock with his bass. In the 1970s as a member of Olympik, he started pop rock, in the 1980s he was one of the first to try current elements of soul, and even stood at the beginning of Czech hip hop, whose representatives still call him” sounded in the accompanying medallion. “He has dozens of hits to his credit, as well as unforgettable film roles. The imprint of his influence can be found in almost every contemporary Czech singer. And even at the age of seventy-four, he still amazes with his energy and sells out halls.”
Results of the Coca-Cola Angel Award 2023
Hall of Fame: Jiří Korn
Album: November 2nd – November 2nd
Composition: Anna K. – Valley of the bees (author T. Vartecky)
Group: J.A.R. – Did Jesus Christ not exist?
Solo performer: David Koller – LP XXIII
Solo performer: Pam Rabbit – I Love the Internet
Discovery: Tereza Balonová – Lanterns
Joint project: Calin & Victor Sheen – Roadtrip
Video clip: days – Traps In My Feed (feat. FVLCRVM) (directed by L. Vacke)
Slovak album: Hex – Where is the love?
Electronic alternatives: Anna Vaverková – Greetings from the reformatory
Jazz: David Dorůžka, Robert Fischmann, Martin Novák – Gilgal
Classic: Martinů Voices, Lukáš Vasilek – Britten
Rap: MC Gey – About dad who fell asleep
Rock: Exorcizphobia – Spiritual Exodus
Folk: Marie Puttnerová – Laila Tov
Jiří Korn
Author: P. Machan, Profimedia.cz, archive
