Suzka-violin/voice, Dj Parlange
(various artists depending on event)
Influences
GOD, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Outkast, Tupac Shakur, Jimi Henrix, Guru Jazzmatazz, Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill, Laurie Anderson, Regina Carter, Jill Scott, Líl Kim, Common, Kanye West, John Legend, Joe Venuti, K-OS, Itszak Perlman, Tribe Called Quest, Dream Warriors, Dead Prez, KRS-One, Erykah Badhu, Massive Attack, Blackalicious, Missy Elliot, Eve, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Stevie Wonder, Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Roberta Flack, Stuff Smith, Aretha Franklin, Cassandra Wilson, Jean Luc Ponty. Everything else thats good from world, reggae, hip-hop, jazz, blues, soul, R&B, classical, electronica, rock,pop, you name it I get influenced by it. All true poets. The wind, rivers, lakes, and the sea all move me. Soul!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoGlHw8-RHoBorn to Czechoslovakian parents and after growing up in the world of classsical music, Suzka followed her heart into improvising using her gypsy jazz style to record in genres from hip-hop,jazz, world, soul, and everything in between. Thick Magazine reviews her debut CD, 'Wake-Up':
'We need more musicians like Suzka; strong, independent artists crossing borders where others are limited. She is a reflection of her instrument and a sign of what needs to happen more in the world of Hip-Hop. She is half jazz violinist, half amazing. Live, Suzka is pushing the contemporary performance even further by incorporating guitar, tabla, spoken word and live art with a strong organic feel. Tracks like 'Sit Back' with Jah from The Chronicles and Blaque Senate on 'Dirty South' will "..be the hottest shit in your system!" While instrumental tracks like 'Batcopter' will make an emcee out of the most uninspired. A broad cultural feel is powerful when combined with Hip-Hop's spirit. Suzka's music has proven that Hip-Hop can and does embody everything. Her list of influences include Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, and the (lesser known) but equally dope Laurie Anderson, and adds that energetic performers like Buju Banton inspire her as well. She has also scored for TV and film. Last summer Suzka was in Florida composing and arranging tracks, one which features the group Blaque Senate. Keep an eye on her Myspace page for info about wild events she is set to perform at in 2008. With an album, Wake-Up, currently available, the theme for the Painkiller Jane TV series under her belt, and work for Bloodsuckers (or as it is known in the US, Vampire Wars) she's on a roll. Currently she is buzzing the film;Century of November; coming soon to theatres. Look for tidbits off her new album 'The Source' as she puts it together and definately check for her on Chin Injeti's new project as she features with KNaan. Emcees and labels, local and abroad, choose your strings wisely. -Thick Magazine issue 69
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHmXdcqhvc4
Suzka the Violinist
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Somebody's violin playing sounds so beautiful on the Ghost's new album!! And congrats on workin wit da RZA!! Good work sista! When are you commin over again?!?! mwa mwa mwa!
you popped in my head for some reason so I thought I would reach out and say hi. I hope all is well. you have any plans on coming back to LA anytime soon?
hey suzka, thanks for finding eccodek in this mad world of myspace. really cool stuff on your boombox. are you part of the delhi2 dublin project? looking forward to breathing the mountain air soon at van jazz.
lovely photos too by the way. keep on making great music. peace in.
Simplicity is the promise of happiness. The one who is simple is able to see through the complications of situations and people. He has the ability to only pick out what is useful and worthy from the expanse of all that is available. a simple person's words and actions are the ones that give happiness to those around. When we are simple in our vision and attitude, we are able to remain happy as we are free from the complications of all that is happening. It also helps to creating an environment of happiness where others to experience this happiness.
Hola,gracias por aceptar mi peticion,es increible el talento que se desprende de tu musica,enhorabuena por tu trabajo. Un saludo desde Los Picos de Europa,Asturias,España. Fran
You are love Not the concept of love You are That In which everything is taking place. That is truth It is outmost powerful. All potential rests in this silence. You only can thank this love by remaining in it.
so whats up with ya fine & talented self, yeah I kow your busy,so hit me up when ya can k, just stopped by to say hi ooh and check out the tracks at www. showcaseyourmusic. com/ronwess66musaq when can we collab?
"MAKE IT BETTER", "WAKE UP" & "WORLD ON A STRING" ARE FANTASTIC!!! WHERE DID YOU COME FROM?? YOU'RE DYNAMITE! ON BEHALF OF ONEoak, Let us Congratulate you, prior to your superstardom!! BLEZZ UP QUEEN!! ONEoak. Kumo Kenyatta
