"A really classy sound, a fascinating mixture of styles and really original, as are
the lyrics."
- Paul Sexton (BBC,
The Billboard)
"The stuff Carnegie Hall shows are made of." - FATEA
"Karen Carpenter, Clannad’s Moya Brennan, Enya, and perhaps Vonda Shepherd all spring to mind, on hearing this gorgeous vocal talent. She’s right up there with those stars in quality, too."
- Music Republic
Sunday, 25th October
Jana Varga
Having last appeared here as a member of the Joni Reimagined Quartet, where she wowed the audience with her superb vocals, be prepared once more to be mesmerised and captivated by the voice of Jana Varga.
Citing a mixture of influences - from classical music to songwriters such as Janis Ian, James Taylor, and the well-travelled folk of Paul Simon - Jana's music transcends boundaries and takes audiences on a timeless journey.
With a genuine passion for storytelling, Jana weaves rich narratives into every note, evoking emotions and connecting listeners to the heart and soul of her music. She has her own distinct voice that continues to evolve.
Raised on the outskirts of Bratislava and born into a musical family, Jana was immersed in music from a young age. As a child, she was already performing traditional Slovak songs and went on to study classical music in Austria and France. In 2014, she became a flautist in the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra in Czechia, when she decided to pursue the career as a singer-songwriter and moved to London.
Co-produced by Fred Mollin (Billy Joel, Jimmy Webb) and nominated in the Emerging Artist category of the British Blues
Performances alongside platinum-selling artist Rumer and other esteemed vocalists have garnered Jana international acclaim. Notably, in late 2023, she graced the stage at the O2 Indigo as part of Rumer's band, captivating audiences both as an opening act and a key member of the ensemble.