Lead Guitar  Pavel came to America from Czechoslavakia in the early '80s, having honed his talent in the underground music scene. In his former country, musicians had to get a permit to start a band, and their music was heavily censored by the government. In Yugoslavia with a tourist group, Pavel fled his native country, eventually making his way to the United States.
Playing guitar with MAMADOU, Pavel finds some reminders of his home country, saying he is amazed at how similar African harmonies are to Czech folk music.
Gracing the stage with his wide range of electric sound, Pavel draws the audience members in with his sweet solos and then revs them up with his vivacious guitar licks. Listen to our music samples to hear his well-crafted guitar lines peppered throughout. Truly, Pavel adds fire to the band's music!
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Pavel Jirka 
