Peha
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 in Prešov, Slovakia |
| Defunct | 2008, 2019 |
| Headquarters | Prešov , Slovakia |
| Products | Studio albums, singles |
Peha, occasionally identified as Peha & Karmen Pál-Baláž, was a Slovakian pop rock ensemble originating from Prešov. The initial lineup included Katarína Knechtová, Martin Migaš, Karol Sivák, Marek Belanský, and Juraj Ondko. Throughout their career, they secured multiple Slávik and Aurel Awards, notably winning Best Song in 2006 with their chart-topping track "Spomaľ". Prior to disbanding in 2008 following Knechtová's exit, the group produced four studio albums. The band reunited in 2011 featuring new lead singer Romana Hlobeňová and released the single "Minca". After another pause, Peha came back in 2018 with SuperStar 2018 victor Karmen Pál-Baláž as vocalist but ceased activity after 2019.
History
Formed in 1997, Peha emerged when former IMT Smile members Katarína Knechtová (vocals, guitar) and Martin Migaš (drums) joined forces with Karol Sivák (guitar), Marek Belanský (bass), and Juraj Ondko (keyboards) from the band 67th Harlem. Their discography includes four studio albums: Niečo sa chystá (1999), Krajinou (2001), Experiment (2003), and Deň medzi nedeľou a pondelkom (2005). The group initially dissolved after Knechtová embarked on her solo career in 2008.
In 2011, Peha reassembled with Romana Hlobeňová, then aged 16, taking on vocal duties and releasing the single "Minca". Nevertheless, it was later clarified by the band that Hlobeňová was never formally integrated as a member. She currently pursues a solo career under the name ROuMY.
The band made another comeback in 2018 featuring SuperStar champion Karmen Pál-Baláž, briefly performing under the name Peha & Karmen Pál-Baláž, before disbanding once more in 2019.
Band members
- Katarína Knechtová – vocals, guitar
- Karol Sivák – guitar
- Marek Belanský – bass
- Juraj Ondko – keyboards
- Martin Migaš – drums
- Romana "ROuMY" Hlobeňová – vocals
- Karmen Pál-Baláž – vocals
Discography
Studio albums
- Niečo sa chystá (1999)
- Krajinou (2001)
- Experiment (2003)
- Deň medzi nedeľou a pondelkom (2005)
Compilations
- Best Of (2006)
- Donekonečna (The Best of 1997–2010) (2010)
Awards
- Aurel Award for Best Female Singer awarded to Katarína Knechtová – 2001
- Aurel Award for Best Singer received by Katarína Knechtová – 2005
- Aurel Award for Best Song for "Spomaľ" – 2006
- Slávik Award recognizing Band of the Year – 2006, 2007
- Slávik Award honoring Female Singer of the Year given to Katarína Knechtová – 2007