African Duo Enchant and Enthral All at Villa Decius: A dark midwinter’s evening is the setting for a slice of summer sunshine
On 12 December 2021 the Villa Decius Cultural Institute hosted a unique performance which brought together for the first time two sons of Africa: Ablaye Badji (Senegal) and Ethan Smith (South Africa). Their first collaboration in Kraków, it captivated an audience eager for live world music.
This Is What We Do: One Year of Kraków Music
It’s been one year since Kraków Music was launched. We have been busy growing our community and engaging with the local music scene. Check out the highlights of our projects, collaborations and initiatives.
Against the Frets: Giles Barratt
A UK-based jazz guitarist, Giles Barratt has been living in Poland for some time now and leading his own quartet. In this interview for Kraków Music he discusses technique and feeling, the local music scene and talks about his musical likes.
Of Rolling Stones and Precious Gems: An Overview of the “Moving Out” Series
South African saxophonist Ethan Smith tells us the story behind the Moving Out concert series, as well as anecdotes about how he met each of the musicians, friends old and new, who agreed to be a part of it. A window to a very personal experience of Kraków and a showcase of the talent on the local music scene.
Music Makers & Dreamers of Dreams
An avalanche of ambient dreamscapes, Vangelis-inspired rapture, and shoegaze-esque introspection by Ethan Smith & Grzegorz Kosowski at the former Hotel Cracovia.
Music Meant to Be: A Quartet Made in Kraków
An audio feast for connoisseurs of eclectic genres and free-style improvisations, this explosive quartet came together during the Moving Out concert series hosted by Ethan Smith and organised in collaboration with Kraków Music.