Kora (born Olga Aleksandra Ostrowska, 8 June 1951, Kraków - 28 July 2018) was a Polish rock vocalist, lyricist and poet, best known as the frontwoman of Maanam, the band she led from 1976 to 2008. Her raw, fearless stage presence and sharp, often provocative lyrics made her one of the defining voices of Polish new wave and rock, and she remains a cultural icon decades after Maanam's heyday.
Articles marking eight years since Kora's death continued to appear in Polish media, with naekranie.pl noting ongoing public interest in a planned biographical film.
Reports emerged that Maanam is preparing a new tour with a different vocalist in Kora's place, described as a tribute to her legacy.
Plans were confirmed for two films based on Katarzyna Kubisiowska's 2023 biography of Kora - one documentary and one feature film.
Publisher Znak released 'Kora. Się żyje', a full biography by Katarzyna Kubisiowska, drawing on previously unknown facts about the singer's life.
The Phonographic Academy awarded Kora the Golden Fryderyk for lifetime achievement in Polish music.
