DakhaBrakha's folk session recalls how the folk song of the Ukrainian village travels a long road to the modern stage without losing its essence.
At the core of DakhaBrakha's music lies the song tradition of the Ukrainian village — the one born in rituals, fieldwork, weddings, and winter gatherings. For decades these melodies were collected by ethnographers and by the musicians themselves, in order to preserve the voice of the generations who created Ukrainian folk culture.
The folk session makes this journey visible: from an authentic primary source to a contemporary stage reading. DakhaBrakha do not rewrite the tradition but carefully carry it into the present context, preserving the characteristic polyphony, modal features, and emotional depth of folk singing.
This format is especially valuable for a younger audience, who through a modern sound discover a heritage passed down orally for centuries. The song becomes a bridge between past and present.
The July 18 event is an invitation to hear this living thread of tradition and to sense that Ukrainian folk culture continues to grow and evolve today.
