Katja Šulc is a  Slovenian singer, songwriter and musician drawing from poetry, contemporary folk, traditional song and storytelling, marked by eclectic, experimental musical approach.

‘Fascinating, not fitting into any neat genres or boxes. You get the drift: this is fieldwork turned into contemporary, experimental folk song.’ – SONGLiNES

Katja’s debut album Mila (2008) pays homage to beloved Slovenian poetess and actress Mila Kačič. A charming blend of lyrical poetry, chanson, popular song and jazz left a significant mark in Slovenia. Twisted Delight (2013), a surprising twist in terms of musical genre, features autobiographical lyrics written at poetry workshops in New York, where Katja was studying music at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. A unique fusion of hypnotic, alternative pop, dub and reggae roots made a buzz in the region and further, leading to the nomination for MTV European Music Awards. Kamlisajlan (2016) is Katja’s first conceptual, researched-based album. It pays homage to Rromani poetry from Balkans and Eastern Europe, with poems written by Papusza, Rajko Djurić, Stahiro, Ali Krasnići, Luminiţa Mihai Cioabă, Sakip Memeti. Critically acclaimed album reached radio stations and venues throughout the world (Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, France, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Nepal, China, US, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Brazil). A year later Kamlisajlan Remixed (2017) followed, featuring a colorful bunch of Slovenian and international music producers (Hijo de la Cumbia, Bungalo Dub, Roots In Session, Kalu, Bowrain). Katja’s fourth album Caricias (2021) is an intimate love song to Mexico. Having spent a major part of the last decade in the country, she transformed the experience into a subtle homage and a personalized collection of contemporary, traditional and indigenous poetry from Mexico.

Katja’s fifth album West Wind Blow From Your Prairie Nest (2024) is inspired by indigenous cultures of North America. Created at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in New Mexico, the album sets to music original poems written by renowned Native poets, Pauline Johnson (Mohawk), Joy Harjo (Mvskoge), Zitkála-Šá (Dakota), Peter Pitchlynn (Choctaw), featuring Native artists on vocals and visuals. A remarkable album reached WMCE Top 20 and received a nomination for Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.