‘Visceral' - the 7th single in the Song Athletics singles series is from cellist Zara Hudson-Kozdój.
Taking inspiration from the poetry of Tracey Emin, the transportive 8-minute piece entitled ‘Visceral’ immerses the listener in a rich, layered, melancholic world of cello, synth and found sounds from niche YouTube sleep videos of crackling fires that Zara's own sleep troubles led her to. The single arrives just ahead of Zara's sample pack release on Song ‘Hello Cello’.
About Zara Hudson-Kozdój:
Zara Hudson-Kozdój is a Polish-Jamaican cellist, composer and conductor. Born and bred in North London, she was awarded a scholarship and bursary to study at the Royal College of Music where she completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Cello Performance and Conducting.
In 2024 she completed a residency at Studio Richter-Mahr (an opportunity given to her by Max Richter and Yulia Mahr for emerging artists) where she recorded her debut album.
The album encompasses many genres and styles that have influenced her throughout her life and can be thought of as a soundtrack to her experiences.
Zara is part of Max Richter's live and recording band and is part of Celeste's band, as well as playing regularly with Chineke! Orchestra and the London Contemporary Orchestra. She has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican, Union Chapel, Rough Trade, Glastonbury, Village Underground, The Roundhouse and has toured extensively around Europe playing major concert halls.
