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| Nextera | |
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| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Kristian Kotarac |
| Genre | Electronic ambient |
| Country of origin | Czech Republic |
| Location | Prague |
| Official website | http://www.nextera.cz/ |
Nextera is a pioneering independent Czech record label, founded in Prague in 1989, notable for discovering some of the most enduring artists in dance, ambient and electronic music. It was founded by Kristian Kotarac.
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