DakhaBrakha

The Kiev quartet DakhaBrakha has become synonymous with what the new Ukraine embodies: freedom, boldness, and independence. They started out as a band that decided to infuse Ukrainian folklore with a modern sound—and that's exactly what they do on their new album, Ptakh. The clear metaphor of freedom confirms that the band, which became one of the most prominent cultural ambassadors of their country after the Russian invasion of their homeland, is not compromising on its artistic standards or its struggle.

Since their inception, they have played all over the world, without exaggeration, and are known to festival audiences from Glastonbury to Pohoda to Roskilde. They can also feel at home in Czechia, where their "ethno chaos" – as they themselves characterize their music – has always been enthusiastically received. We can talk about the stirring renditions of songs such as Vesna, or their latest compositions such as Plyve Choven, which directly reflect the reality of war in their homeland. With their thrilling concerts and solidarity meetings, DakhaBrakha's voice cannot be ignored – nor would you want to.