Career
Probably the most famous singer of Hungary, with dozens of recorded albums, awards and presentations indoor/abroad, international recognition and a very active career until today. Her voice type is Mezzosoprano. Hungarian musical critics have praised her raspy and very strong voice, and they"ve called her: "The Best Female Voice of Hungary".
She can sing opera, rock, jazz, popular, dance, blues and rock and roll.
She appeared first time on stage in 1962. In 1968 she played the leading roles in some films, for example The Girl.
She worked with the Hungarian rock band Locomotiv GT on three albums (Kovács Kati & Locomotiv GT, Közel a naphoz and Kati) and a compilation (Rock and Roller). Since 1979 she sang the covers of several disco and hit songs in Hungary originally performed by Donna Summer, Barbra Streisand, Laura Branigan, Madonna, Tanita Tikaram, Sam Brown, Anastacia et cetera
Besides singing, Kati Kovács also writes lyrics.
One of her best known works which she also performed is the lyrics to Vangelis’ composition 1492: The Conquest of Paradise. Since 23 October 2009 she works with the psychedelic soul-beat band The Qualitons. They had a very successful concert in Budapest with the singer"s rare beat and funk songs.
lieutenant is said to be Kati"s big comeback.
In 2010 they are on tour around the country. They were planning a new album together but their connection is lost.
Christina Aguilera"s 2010 single "Woohoo" contains a sample from the song Add már, uram, az esőt!. She remains popular in Hungary.