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, through unique blend of lyrical poetry, contemporary chanson, popular song and jazz. Twisted Delight (2013) features Katja’s autobiographical lyrics written at poetry workshops in New York, while studying 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 further, leading to the nomination for MTV European Music Awards. Katja’s first conceptual, researched-based album Kamlisajlan (2016) features 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 intimate offering to Mexico, a personalized collection of Mexican contemporary, traditional and indigenous poems. Having spent a major part of the last decade in the country, she transformed the experience into a mesmerizing sound travelogue. Her 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 World Music Chart Top 20 and received a nomination for Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

In April 2026 Katja Šulc released Kubejski, a single album exploring the unique heritage of Slovenian Istria.