Nadya's Soulska in Stilettos

Part gig, part party, part glorious musical mayhem—SoulSka in Stilettos brings the sass, the soul, and the ska."

This seven-piece groove machine blends soul, ska, retro pop, and a sprinkle of country sparkle into a joyous, genre-hopping ride.

Think Etta James doing high kicks with The Specials, Aretha slow-dancing with Al Green, and Dolly Parton skanking in rhinestones—yeah, it’s that kind of party. Front and centre in this high-heeled hurricane of horns and harmony is the unstoppable Nadya Golski, Australia’s Queen of Gypsy Soul—a vocal powerhouse with a voice that, as John Shand of The Age said, could "light up a room if the power failed." She’s bold, fiery, funny, and full of surprises—sometimes even in French, Spanish, or Tok Pisin, just because she can.

From Rod Stewart to Roberta Flack, Leonard Cohen to modern classics, every tune gets a makeover with fat horns, lush harmonies, and grooves that won’t quit.

Expect singalongs, dance-offs, random flirtation…

Bring your dancing shoes—or your sassiest heels. 

The Band: 

Nadya Golski – lead vocals 

Sam Golding – trumpet, baritone sax & vocals 

Michael Brown – saxophone 

Rafal Dabrowski – keyboards 

Julian Van Leer – guitar 

Tom Oliver – drums 

John Maddox – bass

Quotes by John Shand, Music critic of SMH and The Age:

“Nadya Golski has the sort of voice that would still light up a room if the power failed. A contralto of power, range and conviction..”