Kasia Nosowska facts for kids
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Katarzyna Nosowska
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Kasia Nosowska, Club Exit, Brooklyn, NY
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| Born | 30 August 1971 Szczecin, Poland
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| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, columnist |
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| Genres | Alternative rock, rock, electronic |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | PolyGram Poland, Universal Music Poland, QL Music, Supersam Music, Kayax |
| Associated acts | Hey, Włochaty, Alians, Dezerter, Świetliki, Ścianka, Voo Voo, Piotr Banach, Pogodno, T.Love, Pustki |
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Katarzyna "Kasia" Nosowska is a very well-known Polish singer, songwriter, and writer. She was born on August 30, 1971, in Szczecin, Poland. Kasia is most famous as the lead singer of the popular Polish rock band Hey.
Besides her work with Hey, Kasia also has a successful solo career. Her solo music often explores electronic sounds, which is different from Hey's guitar-focused rock. She also writes lyrics for Hey's songs and has been a columnist for several magazines in Poland.
Kasia Nosowska has won many important music awards. She holds the record for winning the most Fryderyk awards, which are like the Polish Grammys. She has won multiple times for "Author of the Year" and "Female Vocalist of the Year." From 2012 to 2013, she was also the artistic director for the "Męskie Granie" concert tour, a big music event in Poland.
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Kasia Nosowska's Music Journey
Kasia Nosowska started her music career in 1989. She became the lead singer of the band Hey, which quickly became one of Poland's most loved rock bands. Hey is known for its powerful music and meaningful lyrics, many of which are written by Kasia herself.
Solo Albums and Success
Apart from her band, Kasia has released several solo albums. These albums show a different side of her music, often featuring electronic sounds and unique styles. Her solo work has been very successful, with many albums reaching high positions on the Polish music charts.
Some of her popular solo albums include:
- puk.puk (1996): This was her first solo album and it quickly became a Gold record.
- UniSexBlues (2007): This album reached number one on the Polish charts and also earned a Gold certification.
- Osiecka (2008): This album featured songs written by the famous Polish poet Agnieszka Osiecka. It was a huge hit, reaching number one and becoming a double Platinum record.
- 8 (2011): This album also topped the charts and achieved Platinum status.
- Basta (2018): Another number one album for Kasia, earning a Gold certification.
These albums show her talent and how much her fans love her music.
Awards and Recognitions
Kasia Nosowska has received many prestigious awards throughout her career, especially the Fryderyk awards. These awards celebrate the best in Polish music.
Fryderyk Awards: A Record-Breaking Artist
Kasia Nosowska has won an incredible number of Fryderyk awards, making her one of the most awarded artists in Poland. She has been recognized for her singing, songwriting, and her band's achievements.
Here are some of her key Fryderyk award wins:
- Author of the Year: Kasia has won this award multiple times (in 1996, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012). This shows how highly her songwriting skills are valued.
- Female Vocalist of the Year: She has also won this award several times (in 2005, 2008, and 2009), proving her powerful and unique voice.
- Album of the Year: Her solo albums like puk.puk (Alternative, 1996), Sushi (Alternative, 2000), UniSexBlues (Alternative, 2008), and Osiecka (Sung Poetry, 2009) have won in different categories.
- Song of the Year: Her song "Era Retuszera" won this award in 2008.
- Best Music Production: She and her collaborators have won for albums like MTV Unplugged (2008) and Miłość! Uwaga! Ratunku! Pomocy! (2010).
- Best Album Design: Albums she was involved with, like Echosystem (2005), MTV Unplugged (2008), and Miłość! Uwaga! Ratunku! Pomocy! (2010), have been recognized for their artwork.
- Group of the Year: Her band Hey has also won this award multiple times (in 1994, 2005, and 2010).
These awards highlight Kasia Nosowska's lasting impact on Polish music as both a solo artist and a band member.
External Links
- Official Website: http://www.nosowska.pl/
- Kasia Nosowska at culture.pl
