This year, I was lucky enough to visit the U.S.—the birthplace of the music I’ve been deeply involved with for the past 28 years—three times. My most recent experiences come from my October trip to the biggest bluegrass event of the year—the IBMA World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga, Tennessee—where I performed in several showcases and … Read more
We’re living in an amazing time when all information is easily accessible to everyone. At the same time, sometimes there’s just too much information and noise (“thank you”, AI). It’s not always easy to find authentic art, especially if creators focus more on making art than fighting the algorithm that’s supposed to deliver it to … Read more
It’s been seven long years since the release of my last album, Overtones. My conscience can no longer bear to put off working on the next one 😊 I’ve been collecting material in the form of musical ideas for a long time. Still, there’s always something more important that pushes my own projects to the back burner, since they’re … Read more
Like probably everyone else, I have ambitions. At the top of my musical ambitions has been solo performing for many years. I have always been fascinated by the individual abilities of people (not only in music), and as a listener, I enjoy them most during solo performances. Naturally, I have also wanted to try it … 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
My new guitar is tiny, but not in sound. Ever since making the Overtones record, I’ve wanted a guitar with a smaller body. Vladimir Krátky built this one and it was love at first strum. Ondra KozákI’m a musician, organizer, and tutor who likes asking Why? and talking with clever … 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
Dear friends. After 5 years we are preparing our second album with my band New Aliquot. You can pre-order it as part of a crowdfunding campaign to help bring it to the world. You can choose if you want the album in digital form or we will send you an autographed CD – that will … 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