Júlia Kozáková: Vocal Viliam Didiáš: Violin Géza Jónás: Cimbalom Vojtech “Bélu” Botoš: Viola Ján Rigo: Doublebass Zsolt Varady: Guitar
Júlia Kozáková: Vocal
Viliam Didiáš: Violin
Géza Jónás: Cimbalom
Vojtech “Bélu” Botoš: Viola
Ján Rigo: Doublebass
Zsolt Varady: Guitar
MANUŠA
“MANUŠA means HUMANS in the Roma language. While the driving force behind the first album was human EQUALITY, in the second album, it is JOY. This music is soaked with it. It somehow naturally became present in both the selection of the repertoire and the thoughts behind many of the songs. I truly hope this album brings joy to many of your days—simple, everyday, quiet, and wild joy. The kind of joy that moves you.”
Julia
MANUŠA, led by singer and composer Júlia Kozáková, was born out of a deep love for Roma music and a desire to share its beauty with wider audiences. Her compelling and naturally captivating expression, accompanied by a cimbalom ensemble of outstanding and highly respected Roma musicians, creates a cohesive and emotionally rich musical whole that sensitively balances intimacy and collective energy.
Radio_head Awards 2022
Best Slovak World Music Album (MANUŠA)
World Music Charts
Europe 2025
1st place in the world ranking
Radio_head Awards 2025
Best Slovak World Music Album (MANUŠA II)
Both Manuša albums received the Radio_Head Awards for Best Slovak World Music Album, while Manuša II became the first Slovak album in history to reach No. 1 on the World Music Charts Europe. Today, Manuša stands as an established project on the European world music scene, with a clear artistic direction and a growing international
presence.
