Katarzyna Moś represented Poland in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, performing the song Flashlight in Kyiv. Born in Ruda Śląska in 1987, she built a diverse professional background as a singer, composer, actor, and songwriter. Her career trajectory spans theatrical performances, televised talent competitions, and international touring, supported by a formal education in classical and jazz music studies.
Early Education and Musical Foundation
The daughter of Marek Moś, a musician associated with the group Aukso, she pursued formal musical training early in life. She graduated from the Frederic Chopin Music School in Bytom, focusing on piano and cello performance. Her academic credentials include a degree in jazz and contemporary music from the Karol Szymanowski Vocal Academy of Music in Katowice. Her initial vocal instruction began at age fifteen under the guidance of Elżbieta Chlebek.
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Her performance experience includes notable stage productions and collaborations. Between 2008 and 2009, she portrayed Judas in Paweł Mykietyn’s Pasja wg św. Marka, which appeared at festivals including Wratislavia Cantans and Warsaw Autumn. In 2011, she signed a six-month contract with The Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue in Las Vegas after connecting with producer Robin Antin. During this period, she performed at the Viper Room and worked alongside Kelly Osbourne, Mýa, and Carmen Electra. She also appeared in the 2012 world premiere of Paweł Mykietyn’s musical Król lear, performing the role of Cordelia.
Television and Eurovision Participation
She gained national prominence in 2012 by placing third in the third series of the Polish version of Must Be the Music. Her involvement in Eurovision selections began in 2006 with the song I Wanna Know, followed by a sixth-place finish in the 2016 national final with her single Addiction. In 2017, she secured her position as the Polish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. After qualifying from the semi-finals, she achieved 22nd place in the grand final.
Studio Recordings and Media Presence
She released her debut studio album, Inspination, in October 2015. Her portfolio includes collaborations with the band Tax Free on the song Uwierz, which supported anti-animal abuse efforts, and a later collaboration with Norma John titled Wild Eyes. Beyond music, she served as a spokesperson for the insurance firm Link4 starting in 2014 and featured on the cover of the Polish edition of Playboy magazine in 2016.
Fast facts
- Born: 1987, Ruda Śląska
- Citizenship: Poland
- Education: Frederic Chopin Music School, Karol Szymanowski Vocal Academy of Music
- Major Eurovision entry: Flashlight (2017)
- Debut album: Inspination (2015)
- Occupations: Singer, songwriter, composer, actor, pianist, violinist, model
Questions readers ask
Did Kasia Moś perform in The Pussycat Dolls?
She was a member of The Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue in 2011 after being recruited by the group's founder, Robin Antin.
What instruments does Kasia Moś play?
She is trained in piano, cello, and vocal performance.
Achievements
- Instruments: piano and voice
- Genres: pop music
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