Stefanos Kozanis · Στέφανος Κοζάνης

I’m happy to announce the release of the song “Aftermath”, composed by Karina Ruby and myself, with lyrics by Karina.

This is a new acoustic version, beautifully interpreted by — a gifted artist with a wide-ranging repertoire, emotional and spiritual depth, and an extraordinary expressive palette.

In this version, I perform on piano, blending jazz improvisation with influences from classical tradition — a personal musical language I deeply cherish. The track was recorded at Artracks Studios by Giorgos Priniotakis, and the cover photo was taken by Yannis Pavlidis.

“Aftermath” was first released in 2021 as part of the soundtrack for the graphic novel "Musicoma" by Maria-Olia Dakogianni — a story about the life of an aging jazz diva who shows how an "old" music like jazz can still speak to younger generations, and how music connects and transforms lives.

This song speaks of how music connects souls, heals wounds, and preserves the sacred echoes of what we’ve lived. As the lyrics say:

“Our music will be alive after ashes and ember.
Eternally I am yours — we will always remember
the lyrics we shared, our feelings unpaired,
the times that we spent in healing.”

“Aftermath” is available as of today, Friday, June 20, 2025, on YouTube and all major streaming platforms.

🎧 Spotify
📺 YouTube
🍎🎵 Apple Music

I hope it resonates with you, as deeply as it did with us. 🌿

story published on June 20, 2025