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

‘Fascinating, not fitting into any neat genres or boxes. 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 blending lyrical poetry, contemporary chanson, popular song and jazz. Twisted Delight (2013) sets to music Katja’s autobiographical lyrics written at poetry workshops in New York during her studies at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. A fresh fusion of hypnotic soul, alternative pop, dub and reggae roots made a buzz in the region and led to the nomination for MTV European Music Awards. Katja’s first conceptual, researched-based album Kamlisajlan (2016) is based on Rromani poetry from Balkans and Eastern Europe, with poems written by known and unknown Rromani poets, among them Papusza, Rajko Djurić, Stahiro, Ali Krasnići, Luminiţa Mihai Cioabă. 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). Kamlisajlan Remixed (2017) followed a year later, featuring an international bunch of acclaimed music producers, among them Hijo de la Cumbia, Bungalo Dub, Roots In Session. Katja’s fourth album Caricias (2021) is an offering to Mexico, with a personalized collection of Mexican contemporary, traditional and indigenous poetry. After spending a major part of the last decade in the country, she transformed the experience into an intimate sound travelogue. Katja’s fifth album West Wind Blow From Your Prairie Nest (2024) is a step further into the exploration of indigenous cultures. 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), and features indigenous artists on vocals and visuals. A remarkable album reached World Music Chart Top 20 and received a nomination for Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

In 2026 Katja released Kubejski, a single album inspired by the mystical heritage of Istria, a peninsula in Slovenia and Croatia. The album was created during the artist residency in Istrian village Kubed.