The Ukrainian ethno-quartet performs for the first time on New York's legendary stage — 11 June 2026 at the Stern Auditorium.
Ukrainian ethno-folk quartet DakhaBrakha (Marko Halanevych, Olena Tsybulska, Nina Harenetska, Iryna Kovalenko) will perform in the main hall of Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) on 11 June 2026. This is a historic debut — although the band has performed in the US over 60 times in 18 years of active career, they were invited to Carnegie Hall for the first time. Hall capacity is 2,804 spectators. The 'Land' programme was created specifically for the New York performance. The concept is a sound journey through Ukrainian polyphonic traditions of six historical regions: Polissia, Poltavshchyna, Slobozhanshchyna, Podillia, Hutsulshchyna, Zaporizhia Sich. Each block features 3-4 songs from the corresponding region in the band's signature 'ethno-chaos' arrangement. As an exclusive premiere, a new composition 'Korin' (Root), written specifically for Carnegie Hall with organ parts performed by hall organist Oliver Stein, will be presented. The concert partners with the Ukrainian Museum of New York — part of the proceeds will be donated to the digitization of Ukrainian folkloric archives. The concert recording will be included in the BBC Four 4-part documentary project 'Sound of a Free People' (release 2027). 200 free tickets are designated for Ukrainian refugees in the Tri-State region via Ukrainian community centers in Brooklyn and Queens.
