For decades, the Ukrainian riflemen’s song «Ой у лузі червона калина» has symbolized national resistance and aspirations for freedom. Originating from a 17th-century Cossack song, it was a beloved anthem for Ukrainian Sich Riflemen in WWI. Since the start of Russia’s...
This song of the famous Ukrainian band Skriabin is about the loneliness of each soul and desperate roams. The front man of Skriabin Andriy Kuzmenko passed away in the car crash in 2015. After this accident this song is strongly associated with his personality....
Щедрівка is a traditional Ukrainian song, which people sing on Щедрий вечір – Generous Eve. This holiday is celebrated on January 13, and it is also the Eve of Старий Новий Рік – the Old New Year. This name came from the times when people lived acсording...
The simple truth is the most important one. The idea of love as an integral part of humaneness is shown in one of the most popular Ukrainian songs of 2017. The band who wrote the song, Бумбокс, is a first hip hop and funky groove band in Ukraine. Бумбокс was founded...
Христина Соловій is a young Ukrainian pop star with a beautiful voice. She has shown her flair with the help of Святослав Вакарчук, the frontman of Океан Ельзи (we have their songs translated too). Христина comes from Western Ukraine, and she is proud of her origin....
“Женя і Катя” are sometimes described as the most романтична (romantic) band in Ukraine. This sweet couple from Vinnytsya describes their style as “romantic indi.” Listen to their song “Втомлене місто” – Tired city. It’s very tender, pleasant, easy to understand and...
