Reprinted from Bluegrass Letters 26/1 In January 2026, I attended the major music conference Your Roots Are Showing in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I first heard about it from my friend, banjoist, and organizer Lluís Gómez. He had already participated last year as a speaker and organizer of a music event (the Al Ras Bluegrass & … Read more
I haven’t even had time to recap last year, and I could already be writing stories about this year. But I want to record the most interesting moments of 2025 for myself, because music has once again allowed me to experience things, meet people, and visit places that I would never have dreamed of without … Read more
Article taken from Bluegrassové listy 25/4 (Bluegrass Letters) – the quarterly magazine of the Bluegrass Association of the Czech Republic. In the last issue of Bluegrass Letters, I enjoyed reading the interview with the Turner brothers, who participated in this year’s Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp*, held in June 2025 in Maryville, Tennessee. I thought that … Read more
One of the things I love most about music is the opportunity it gives me to discover the world. This summer has been generous to me in this respect. I invite you to join me on a virtual musical trip to the USA 🔗, the Netherlands 🔗, Sweden 🔗, and Orkney (Scotland)🔗. USA – … Read more
My year 2024 was full of musical experiences of many kinds – performing, teaching, practicing, composing, recording, traveling, organizing, record launches, awards, exploring new music, acquiring new instruments… 🫢 Check out the photos and videos below to document the highlights. I appreciate immensely the time and trust I received from every concert visitor, every workshop … Read more
From Dalarna to the USA on the wings of a mosquito After more than thirty years with music mostly written by someone else, I want to spend more time writing my own songs. It’s a lengthy process because the inner critic, who has heard so much well-written music, works very hard. That’s why the award … Read more
Bluegrass in Spain??? In Barcelona it is possible and it is top class! Check out my report from the 9th Barcelona Bluegrass Camp where I taught mandolin. Ondra KozákI’m a musician, organizer, and tutor who likes asking Why? and talking with clever people. You can learn about what I’m doing now here or from occasional … Read more
Playing in Ireland with a Spanish (Catalan) bluegrass band? With a fiddler from Paris? For a kid from Silesia, it sounded like a fun trip! I ended up having an even better experience during the preparation week in Barcelona, where we rehearsed and played five concerts in beautiful venues. Banjo player Lluís Gómez is one … Read more
In the summer I went north again to my favorite Scandinavia. I explored places, history, and people, played, taught, and filmed. Perhaps the following pictures and videos capture my impressions better than words: Ondra KozákI’m a musician, organizer, and tutor who likes asking Why? and talking with clever people. You can learn about what I’m … Read more
My relationship with violin went through several phases. It was my first instrument – I imitated my dad’s playing at the age of four. At six I started at the music school and I liked my first teacher because he was strict. When he praised, it meant something. I also had home control and support … Read more