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 Šuls released five studio albums. 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 original lyrics written at poetry workshops in New York while studying at the New School – Jazz and Contemporary Music. Produced by Pier (Roots In Session) in a fresh fusion of hypnotic soul, alternative pop, dub and reggae roots, the album  made a buzz in the region and led to the nomination for MTV European Music Awards.

Kamlisajlan (2016) is Katja’s first conceptual, researched-based album. Featuring Rromani poetry from Balkans and Eastern Europe, with poems written by known and unknown Rromani poets, this critically acclaimed album reached radio stations and venues throughout the world, from France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco to Nepal, China, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and Brazil. Kamlisajlan Remixed (2017) following a year later was created by an international bunch of producers, among them Hijo de la Cumbia from Argentina and Bungalo Dub from Mexico.

Caricias (2021) is an interesting offering to Mexico, featuring a personalized collection of Mexican contemporary, traditional and indigenous poetry. After spending a major part of the last decade in the country, Katja transformed the experience into an intimate sound travelogue.

West Wind Blow From Your Prairie Nest (2024) continues 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) – with collaborations of contemporary indigenous artists. A remarkable album reached World Music Chart Top 20 and was nominated for acclaimed German music awards Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

In 2026 Katja released a single album Kubejski, inspired by the mystical heritage of Istria. The album was created during a long-term artist residency in Istrian village Kubed.