DakhaBrakha's folk session is more than a concert — it is a way of preserving Ukrainian folk heritage through live performance.
Ukrainian folk song is a centuries-old heritage passed down orally, from generation to generation. Today, preserving this tradition requires not only archives and recordings but also live performance, in which the song continues to sound and evolve. That is why the folk session format holds special value.
Unlike a large concert, a session creates a more intimate atmosphere in which music and listener are brought close together. This format makes it possible to focus on the song itself — its melody, its text, its ritual roots. For DakhaBrakha, a band that grew out of the study of the Ukrainian folk tradition, this is a natural way to reveal the foundation of their art.
Live performance turns folklore into part of contemporary cultural life rather than a museum exhibit. Every session is a reminder that the Ukrainian tradition belongs not only to the past but also to the present.
The July 18 event continues this important mission: to preserve, reimagine, and pass on the richness of Ukrainian folk culture.
