Katja Šulc
Concert - Saturday, 12. 7. 2025, at 21.00: Valdoltra
Katja Šulc is an exceptional musician who blends contemporary folk with poetry and sound traditions from various cultures. After studying jazz and contemporary music in New York, she has produced five studio albums and performed on stages and radio stations worldwide—across Europe, Latin America, Nepal, and China.
Her latest album, West Wind Blow From Your Prairie Nest (ŠKUC, 2024), explores the indigenous culture of North America. Created during an artistic residency in the USA (Institute of American Indian Arts), the album features songs set to music by renowned Native authors such as Joy Harjo, Zitkála-Šá, and Pauline Johnson. The sound on the album varies between modern folk and Americana, guiding listeners through an intimate world of poetry, wisdom, and cultural heritage through music and storytelling.
The album was ranked in the top 20 of the World Music Chart Europe and was nominated for the prestigious Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik award.
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