04/21/2026
Renowned Czech-German jazz vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader, Martina Barta is celebrated for her expressive voice, deep musicality, and commanding stage presence. Classically trained on multiple instruments (French horn, piano, violin), she is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music (Jazz Arts, mentored by Buster Williams and Theo Bleckmann) and the Berlin University of Arts / Jazz Institute Berlin (studying with Judy Niemack, David Friedman, Kurt Rosenwinkel). Martina has performed at major international venues including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Berlin Philharmonie, Konzerthaus Berlin, and collaborated with orchestras such as the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Orquestrina Baborak and the German Opera Berlin Big Band. In 2017, she represented the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest. Her recent duo album with David Friedman “You Taught My Heart to Sing” has received critical acclaim for its intimacy, sophistication, and emotional depth.
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