SOLE – ELOS

Júlia Kozáková – voice / Ľudovít Kotlár – piano / Ľubomír Gašpar – doublebass / Filip Urda – accordion / Juraj Dávid Raši – drums

SOLE is a group of musicians that draws inspiration from traditional songs of various countries and infuses them with new elements and colors, resulting in a unique fusion of jazz, folk, and world music. Debut album “ELOS“ serves as a musical statement, with its melodies and lyrics conveying messages from different parts of the world. Through elegant arrangements of folk songs, it forges a fresh vocal and instrumental realm that captivates a diverse audience. Júlia Kozáková’s versatile singing embraces Romani, Bulgarian, Spanish, Swedish, and Slovak languages, complemented with musical arrangements that seamlessly blend Eastern European jazz, Andalusian flamenco, Argentine zamba, while also intertwining Romani and Balkan traditions, all anchored in the fluidity of jazz. This harmonious fusion of vocals, piano, accordion, bass, and percussion engenders a vibrant and engaging musical dialogue.