Jūlija Zakirova is one of the most active young jazz music soloists in Latvia and has participated in a large amount of jazz competitions and festivals abroad. Her music career started at the age of 16 when she realized how huge her passion for jazz music is and it soon became a big part of her life. Has studied in Moscow academy of modern arts and at Riga Dome Choir School jazz department. Jūlija lives in Ireland now.