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Ladislav Tesar (born 8 March 1977, Litomerice, Czechoslovakia), known professionally as Ladat, is a Czech-Swiss singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist based in Châtel‑Saint‑Denis, Switzerland. His musical project, active since 2019, blends elements of folk, rock, country, jazz, and classical in a genre-fluid style, and has been featured across several independent platforms.
Early Life
[edit]Ladislav Tesar was born on 8 March 1977 in Litoměřice (then part of Czechoslovakia). Growing up, he was immersed in his family’s music collection, which ranged from Czech folk bands like Spiritaul kvintet and Brontosari to classical compositions and later rock icons such as The Doors and Oasis . Self-taught in guitar, he performed in folk settings until pausing at age 18. He unexpectedly resumed his musical journey at age 40 when he received an acoustic guitar as a birthday gift, prompting his first ventures into original songwriting.
Career
[edit]Ladat initiated his public musical project in 2019, officially launching his SoundCloud presence as a creative "escape from reality". His home studio setup, built around acoustic, electric and bass guitars, piano, a Focusrite Scarlett audio interface, and Apple GarageBand, enables him to transform everyday experiences - from office ambiance to Swiss landscapes - into emotionally resonant compositions.
Since 2021, he has collaborated with Slovenia’s A7 Recording Studio, particularly with Blaž Pavšič, and worked alongside musicians including Uroš Mohorič, Gregor Alič, Anton Premec, Kristina Jelić, Maja Štebih, Hana Pavšič, Oliver Neff (Titanic Jack) and Mark Henes.
Musical Style
[edit]Ladat describes his music as genre-defying, fusing folk, rock, country, jazz, and classical into "emotionally diverse compositions". His creative approach reflects a blend of narrative songwriting, instrumental experimentation, and atmospheric layering, drawing inspiration from both his Czech heritage and Swiss surroundings.
Discography
[edit]Though still in the evolving stages of his career, Ladat’s body of work reflects a dynamic musical journey—from intimate campfire serenades to intricate home studio recordings. His singles and experimental tracks capture the transformative leap from a solitary, self-taught musician to an artist continuously reinventing his craft.
Public Reception and Coverage
[edit]- SoundCloud description highlights Ladat's project as an artistic outlet blending multiple genres and storytelling.
- Official website characterizes him as “an independent songwriter and enthusiastic hobby musician”.
- YouTube channel notes his genre-fluid compositions and global presence .
- Chartmetric as an independent data aggregator, profiles him among emerging indie artists .