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Manuša means people in the Roma language.
People, the ancestors of the Roma, left us the songs to create this album. Written by life and confirmed by many generations. Treasure. We are all people, too, regardless of origin or skin color. We live together on the same Earth and have many differences and peculiarities that can enrich each other. And so it has happened to me, a person without Roma roots, that I have been enriched on my journey by Roma traditional songs. I am enchanted by their depth, simplicity and passion. They teach me that sadness is as beautiful and necessary as joy. I have adopted these songs into my life so they are now a part of me. With sensitivity, love and respect, I take the liberty of interpreting them on my first album.
Julia

Júlia Kozáková, is a world music singer currently at the London University School of Oriental and African Studies. As a child she sang Slovak traditional music and later discovered the beauty of Roma music rooted in Central Europe. Julia’s music style is described as immersive and empathic and her performance as genuine and authentic.

1. juliakozakova.com