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Konrad Słoka, born in Szczecin, has taken a unique path with his passion for music, his songwriting talent and his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist. His musical journey began at the age of 8 when he discovered the cello and developed a deep passion for the instrument. During his studies, he fell under the spell of the trumpet, which eventually led him to graduate as a trumpeter from the Academy of Music in Szczecin. It was during this time that Konrad's creativity began to blossom and he found his way into songwriting. His musical development continued when, fascinated by the untamed energy of punk rock, he formed his first band. In the years that followed, he played various roles in different bands - from lead singer to bassist and guitarist. Eventually, he found his true calling as a soloist with an acoustic guitar, where his passion for storytelling came to the fore. A decisive milestone in his career was his appearance on "The Voice of Poland" in 2018, where he wowed the audience with his own compositions and gained recognition as a songwriter. Since 2020, Konrad has been working with musicians from his hometown, including Borys Sawaszkiewicz, the creative head of the band "CHANGO". CHANGO consists of four musicians from Szczecin who combine different musical traditions and develop an innovative, experimental style in their live performances. Inspired by artists such as Jeff Beck, Weather Report, Medeski and Frank Zappa, the band pursues an unconventional approach. They are currently collaborating with Konrad Słoka as an acoustic soloist both on stage and in the studio. The musicians are also known as the organizers of the monthly "DŻEM Session" at the Kana-Theaterkeller in Szczecin.
