ARTISTS: KAROL MUSKAŁA
Karol Muskała is a Polish acoustic guitarist who has been developing his unique playing style since his youth. Self-taught since the age of 13, he specializes in modern percussive fingerstyle, combining melodies, chords, and rhythm in a spectacular way without the use of a pick. His work includes both original compositions and interpretations of other artists' songs, often enriched with sound effects and experimental techniques. Karol's style combines a variety of musical genres, creating an expressive and rhythmically complex sound.
As a solo artist, Karol Muskała has already achieved significant success in international competitions. In 2022, he won first place at the Warsaw Fingerstyle Festival, and in subsequent years he won prestigious competitions such as the Hanse Guitar Cup 2024and achieved high rankings in international fingerstyle competitions. In 2023, he released his debut album Catharsis, based entirely on his own compositions, which was enthusiastically received both in Poland and Europe.
Karol actively performs and conducts workshops in Poland and abroad, presenting his technique and approach to composition. He is an official Ibanez artist and also collaborates with guitar accessory manufacturers. Active on social media, he shares his music and inspirations with audiences on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. His dynamic performances and expert knowledge of guitar sound make him one of the most promising young fingerstyle guitarists in Poland.
Karol Muskała will be at Guitar Expo on both days of the fair— March 28 and 29!