Barbara Kanyzová (born 1994, Ostrava) is a Czech singer, songwriter and lyricist whose music blends soul, R&B, folk, jazz and pop. She spent formative years busking and recording in Prague and Berlin before returning to Ostrava in late 2019. She became widely known as the regular vocalist of the Krhut & Kozub duo and released her debut solo album Vzpomněnky in 2021.
On March 30, 2026, Barbara Kanyzová released a new single Aurora - an English-language song recorded with producer Nicem Coolidgem - and simultaneously announced a performance at Colours of Ostrava 2026.
In August 2025, Barbara Kanyzová performed together with Krhut and Kozub at an open-air concert in Dolní Lomné as part of the U táboráku series.
In August 2025, Barbara Kanyzová performed a solo concert on the summer stage of the Ostrava Barrák Music Club.
In January 2025, Barbara Kanyzová performed solo at the Brno Kabinetu MÚZ.
At Štěrkovně Open Music 2025, Barbara Kanyzová performed as part of the Krhut & Kozub show with the band Bandjeez.
An open-air concert by Štěpán Kozub and Jiří Krhut with guest Barbara Kanyzová by the campfire. The duo will share stories behind their hit songs and invite the audience to sing along.
Ostrava-based composer Barbara Kanyzová performs her latest compositions in an intimate trio setting with pianist Jan Kubín and bassist Štěpán Váňa.