GAB

Gabriella Lakatos (GAB) is a singer-songwriter who graduated from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music with a degree in jazz vocals. Her music excitingly blends the sophistication of jazz with mainstream genres such as hip-hop and R’n’B, while her lyrics carry meaningful and impactful messages. Her debut album, Magnolia, was released in 2024 and earned a spot on the year-end list of the Hungarian music magazine Recorder. The album’s title references Billie Holiday’s iconic 1939 jazz ballad Strange Fruit. The record explores themes of self-identity, the desire for mutual acceptance, and the experience and resolution of existential and social anxieties. The album features collaborations with prominent figures from the Hungarian hip-hop scene, including Glsch, egyedi, don C, SilkSilver, and Dan Pinto. In live performances, she is accompanied by a five-piece band that adds new, exciting musical layers. Their sound ranges from rock-infused to improvisational passages, creating a diverse and dynamic sonic experience. GAB has performed at numerous prestigious venues and festivals across Hungary, such as A38, the Hungarian House of Music, Akvárium Klub, Kolorádó Festival, and Paloznaki Jazzpiknik.