Polish singers Urszula Dudziak and Natalia Kukulska open up about life and career

Urszula Dudziak, the 82‑year‑old jazz vocalist known worldwide for the hit "Papaya," told Polish Radio she never considered herself a star. She said she still feels like a girl from Zielona Góra, describing performing as "just work" that gives her energy. Dudziak also praised her daughter, singer‑saxophonist Mika Urbaniak, saying she loves making music together.

Natalia Kukulska discussed the realities of her long‑term marriage to musician Michał Dąbrówka. She revealed that building their new home between 2023 and 2024 was a source of intense stress, highlighting the differing ways they handle pressure—Kukulska prefers swift, action‑oriented solutions, while Dąbrówka needs time to process emotions. The couple’s candid remarks illustrate how personal projects can test even stable relationships in the Polish entertainment world.