ONUKA is a Kyiv band founded in 2013 by the singer and multi-instrumentalist Nata Zhyzhchenko and producer Yevhen Filatov. Its defining feature is the organic blend of Ukrainian folk instruments (the sopilka, bandura, tsymbaly) with a modern electronic sound, synthesizers, and refined production.
The name “ONUKA” (granddaughter) is a tribute to Nata's grandfather, a maker of folk instruments. The band gained great popularity in Ukraine and Europe, and its performance at Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv introduced its sound to millions. ONUKA proves that Ukrainian authenticity and the most contemporary electronic aesthetic can merge into an elegant, recognizable, and deeply national art. It is one of the brightest examples of the new wave of Ukrainian music that sounds modern and at the same time is rooted in tradition.
