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Bohdan Melnyk2Bohdan MelnykTaras Savchuk3Taras SavchukOlena Honcharenko4Olena HoncharenkoMariia Kravets5Mariia Kravets
Vakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatBest News1Vakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band format
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The Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 results2The Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 results'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tv3'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tvPyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'4Pyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Bakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projects5Bakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projects
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Serhii LevchenkoSerhii LevchenkoBohdan MelnykBohdan MelnykTaras SavchukTaras SavchukOlena HoncharenkoOlena HoncharenkoMariia KravetsMariia KravetsVitalii BilyiVitalii BilyiPlayUkraine Music EditorialPlayUkraine Music EditorialSound Today UASound Today UAClassical Heritage UAClassical Heritage UABeats UndergroundBeats UndergroundVasyl SlipakVasyl SlipakSolomiya KrushelnytskaSolomiya KrushelnytskaSerhii LevchenkoSerhii LevchenkoBohdan MelnykBohdan MelnykTaras SavchukTaras SavchukOlena HoncharenkoOlena HoncharenkoMariia KravetsMariia KravetsVitalii BilyiVitalii BilyiPlayUkraine Music EditorialPlayUkraine Music EditorialSound Today UASound Today UAClassical Heritage UAClassical Heritage UABeats UndergroundBeats UndergroundVasyl SlipakVasyl SlipakSolomiya KrushelnytskaSolomiya KrushelnytskaSerhii LevchenkoSerhii LevchenkoBohdan MelnykBohdan MelnykTaras SavchukTaras SavchukOlena HoncharenkoOlena HoncharenkoMariia KravetsMariia KravetsVitalii BilyiVitalii BilyiPlayUkraine Music EditorialPlayUkraine Music EditorialSound Today UASound Today UAClassical Heritage UAClassical Heritage UABeats UndergroundBeats UndergroundVasyl SlipakVasyl SlipakSolomiya KrushelnytskaSolomiya Krushelnytska
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Vakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatVakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatThe Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 resultsThe Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 results'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tv'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tvPyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Pyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Bakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projectsBakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projectsOkean Elzy European autumn tour 2026 — Berlin, Warsaw, PragueOkean Elzy European autumn tour 2026 — Berlin, Warsaw, Prague'Shum for Everyone' — Pavlenko's educational YouTube channel on ethno-pop'Shum for Everyone' — Pavlenko's educational YouTube channel on ethno-popTetiana Shmailyuk × Devin Townsend — joint single 'Eastern Light'Tetiana Shmailyuk × Devin Townsend — joint single 'Eastern Light'Jamala's humanitarian concert — fundraiser for Kyiv's pediatric hospitalsJamala's humanitarian concert — fundraiser for Kyiv's pediatric hospitalsOkean Elzy celebrates 30 years with a stadium concert at the OlympicOkean Elzy celebrates 30 years with a stadium concert at the OlympicYulia Sanina in Netflix 'Modern Love Ukraine' — documentary anthologyYulia Sanina in Netflix 'Modern Love Ukraine' — documentary anthology'Khoreia Kozatska' — 40 years: anniversary concert at the National Philharmonic'Khoreia Kozatska' — 40 years: anniversary concert at the National PhilharmonicJamala's memoir 'I Will Return' published by VivatJamala's memoir 'I Will Return' published by VivatKompanychenko × Furia — joint album 'Carpathian Bridge': ethno + post-metalKompanychenko × Furia — joint album 'Carpathian Bridge': ethno + post-metalMONATIK opens his own Dance Academy in KyivMONATIK opens his own Dance Academy in Kyiv'Voices of Children' Foundation — year-in-review under Vakarchuk's leadership'Voices of Children' Foundation — year-in-review under Vakarchuk's leadershipMONATIK × Imany — bilingual single 'Paris-Kyiv Express'MONATIK × Imany — bilingual single 'Paris-Kyiv Express'Laura Marti — head of jazz department at the new Kyiv Jazz ConservatoryLaura Marti — head of jazz department at the new Kyiv Jazz ConservatoryAntytila — new album 'Bring Me Home' after three years on the frontAntytila — new album 'Bring Me Home' after three years on the frontDruha Rika — 30 years: anniversary concert at the Palace of UkraineDruha Rika — 30 years: anniversary concert at the Palace of UkraineKhlyvnyuk's solo album 'Khottabych' — songs from the frontKhlyvnyuk's solo album 'Khottabych' — songs from the front'Frontline Frames' — exhibition of Topolya's frontline photo archive at Mystetskyi Arsenal'Frontline Frames' — exhibition of Topolya's frontline photo archive at Mystetskyi ArsenalKharchyshyn × The Cranberries — joint tribute track 'Linger Forever' in memory of Dolores O'RiordanKharchyshyn × The Cranberries — joint tribute track 'Linger Forever' in memory of Dolores O'Riordan'Teresa & Maria: Two Roads to Malmö' — memoir book by Jerry Heil and alyona alyona'Teresa & Maria: Two Roads to Malmö' — memoir book by Jerry Heil and alyona alyonaMONATIK nominated for MTV EMAs 2026 in Best European Act categoryMONATIK nominated for MTV EMAs 2026 in Best European Act categoryLaura Marti × Leszek Możdżer — joint concert at the Warsaw PhilharmonicLaura Marti × Leszek Możdżer — joint concert at the Warsaw PhilharmonicBoombox celebrates 30 years — concert series across four citiesBoombox celebrates 30 years — concert series across four citiesJamala prepares special concert marking the 10th anniversary of her Eurovision victoryJamala prepares special concert marking the 10th anniversary of her Eurovision victoryTaras Topolya — Eurovision 2026 jury member in MalmöTaras Topolya — Eurovision 2026 jury member in MalmöArtem Pyvovarov — concept album 'Breathe' about post-war injury rehabilitationArtem Pyvovarov — concept album 'Breathe' about post-war injury rehabilitationDocumentary 'Family Business' — about Khlyvnyuk's charity workDocumentary 'Family Business' — about Khlyvnyuk's charity workJinjer — Japanese tour of 7 cities and festival debut at Loud ParkJinjer — Japanese tour of 7 cities and festival debut at Loud ParkJamala's European tour in autumn 2026 — Berlin, London, PragueJamala's European tour in autumn 2026 — Berlin, London, PragueJerry Heil — performance at Vatican Vespers attended by Pope Leo XIVJerry Heil — performance at Vatican Vespers attended by Pope Leo XIVX-Factor Ukraine returns in 2026 — Pyvovarov among the four judgesX-Factor Ukraine returns in 2026 — Pyvovarov among the four judgesThe Hardkiss stadium tour — Olympic Stadium Kyiv 2026The Hardkiss stadium tour — Olympic Stadium Kyiv 2026Katya Chilly — European festival tour of 8 countries in summer 2026Katya Chilly — European festival tour of 8 countries in summer 2026Jinjer — album 'Roots': return to Ukrainian roots through progressive metalJinjer — album 'Roots': return to Ukrainian roots through progressive metalJinjer — charity day headliner at Wacken Open Air for UkraineJinjer — charity day headliner at Wacken Open Air for UkraineJerry Heil — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with focus on displaced childrenJerry Heil — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with focus on displaced childrenValeriy Kharchyshyn — solo album 'Letters from the West': emigration themeValeriy Kharchyshyn — solo album 'Letters from the West': emigration themeKompanychenko — memorial concert at St. Sophia Cathedral for fallen soldiersKompanychenko — memorial concert at St. Sophia Cathedral for fallen soldiersKatya Chilly — album 'Koleso': folk + electronic + AI generationKatya Chilly — album 'Koleso': folk + electronic + AI generationLaura Marti — debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in SwitzerlandLaura Marti — debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in SwitzerlandKatya Chilly founds Sonceworot Festival — Slavic ethno-electronicKatya Chilly founds Sonceworot Festival — Slavic ethno-electronicTetiana Shmailyuk Metal Vocal Academy — opening in BerlinTetiana Shmailyuk Metal Vocal Academy — opening in BerlinPavlenko — main commentator of Eurovision 2026 in Basel for SuspilnePavlenko — main commentator of Eurovision 2026 in Basel for Suspilne'Frontline Frontman' — Netflix launches documentary series about Taras Topolya'Frontline Frontman' — Netflix launches documentary series about Taras TopolyaDruha Rika — 15-city North American tour with the Ukrainian diasporaDruha Rika — 15-city North American tour with the Ukrainian diasporaLaura Marti — jazz album 'Borsch Jazz': fermenting folk into jazzLaura Marti — jazz album 'Borsch Jazz': fermenting folk into jazzJerry Heil — solo album 'Voskres' ('Resurrection'): tracks on spiritual journeyJerry Heil — solo album 'Voskres' ('Resurrection'): tracks on spiritual journeyMarti and the Daughters — women's jazz octet: debut at Bel EtageMarti and the Daughters — women's jazz octet: debut at Bel EtageJerry Heil — first Ukrainian performance at Coachella Festival 2026Jerry Heil — first Ukrainian performance at Coachella Festival 20264 years of 'Hey Hey Rise Up': Pink Floyd and Khlyvnyuk — memorial concert in London4 years of 'Hey Hey Rise Up': Pink Floyd and Khlyvnyuk — memorial concert in London'First Hromo' — Kharchyshyn's memoir book about 30 years of Ukrainian rock'First Hromo' — Kharchyshyn's memoir book about 30 years of Ukrainian rockMONATIK — stadium tour: 50-thousand concert at NSC OlympicMONATIK — stadium tour: 50-thousand concert at NSC OlympicThe Hardkiss announces 'Kokhana' album — autumn 2026 releaseThe Hardkiss announces 'Kokhana' album — autumn 2026 releaseMONATIK — leader of charity initiative 'School on Wheels' for children near frontlineMONATIK — leader of charity initiative 'School on Wheels' for children near frontlineVakarchuk interview: on cultural diplomacy in the PEN International keynoteVakarchuk interview: on cultural diplomacy in the PEN International keynoteKompanychenko — academic edition 'Cossack Dumy: Authentic Sound'Kompanychenko — academic edition 'Cossack Dumy: Authentic Sound'Jamala announces 'QIRIM' album — recorded with Crimean Tatar performersJamala announces 'QIRIM' album — recorded with Crimean Tatar performersArtem Pyvovarov — three-stadium tour: Kyiv, Lviv, DniproArtem Pyvovarov — three-stadium tour: Kyiv, Lviv, DniproKhlyvnyuk's first interview after demobilization — for 'Ukrainian Pravda'Khlyvnyuk's first interview after demobilization — for 'Ukrainian Pravda'Kobzar Museum in Chyhyryn — opening in the Cossack capitalKobzar Museum in Chyhyryn — opening in the Cossack capitalPyvovarov × Sviataslau Bratchyk — joint single 'Brothers in Anxiety' with Belarusian emigrePyvovarov × Sviataslau Bratchyk — joint single 'Brothers in Anxiety' with Belarusian emigreYulia Sanina — mentor of the new season of 'Voice. Made in Ukraine'Yulia Sanina — mentor of the new season of 'Voice. Made in Ukraine'Katya Chilly × Wardruna — joint single 'Two Rivers, One Sea'Katya Chilly × Wardruna — joint single 'Two Rivers, One Sea'Go_A — album 'Bakhmut': dedicated to Kateryna Pavlenko's hometownGo_A — album 'Bakhmut': dedicated to Kateryna Pavlenko's hometownAntytila — European tour of 12 cities: first major tour after Topolya's serviceAntytila — European tour of 12 cities: first major tour after Topolya's service28 June 2024: Honoured Artist of Ukraine28 June 2024: Honoured Artist of UkraineSviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedSviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedVoice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreVoice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreHeading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningHeading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningFrom Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicFrom Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicLive Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodayLive Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodayLaura Marti to Perform at Caribbean Club: An Evening of Ukrainian Jazz and SoulLaura Marti to Perform at Caribbean Club: An Evening of Ukrainian Jazz and SoulJazz and Soul on One Stage: What to Expect from Laura Marti's ProgrammeJazz and Soul on One Stage: What to Expect from Laura Marti's ProgrammeAn Evening at Caribbean Club: Venue Atmosphere and Practical Tips for GuestsAn Evening at Caribbean Club: Venue Atmosphere and Practical Tips for GuestsUkrainian Jazz in the Capital: Laura Marti's Place on Kyiv's Music MapUkrainian Jazz in the Capital: Laura Marti's Place on Kyiv's Music MapWhere to Go on 21 June: Laura Marti's Concert Among Kyiv's Weekend EventsWhere to Go on 21 June: Laura Marti's Concert Among Kyiv's Weekend EventsJamala to Perform at Atlas Weekend: A Grand Open-Air Show in Kyiv on 8 AugustJamala to Perform at Atlas Weekend: A Grand Open-Air Show in Kyiv on 8 AugustA Voice That Bridges Eras: What to Expect from Jamala's ArtistryA Voice That Bridges Eras: What to Expect from Jamala's ArtistryUnder the Open Sky in Kyiv: How the Open-Air Format Reveals Jamala's MusicUnder the Open Sky in Kyiv: How the Open-Air Format Reveals Jamala's Music"1944" and the Legacy of Eurovision 2016: A Song That Became Memory"1944" and the Legacy of Eurovision 2016: A Song That Became MemoryCrimean Tatar Roots and a Fusion of Genres: Jamala's Musical IdentityCrimean Tatar Roots and a Fusion of Genres: Jamala's Musical Identity"Together for Ukraine": A Charity Concert on Independence Day"Together for Ukraine": A Charity Concert on Independence DayMusic as Solidarity: Why the "Together for Ukraine" Concert MattersMusic as Solidarity: Why the "Together for Ukraine" Concert MattersIndependence Day and a Good Cause: Where the Concert's Proceeds GoIndependence Day and a Good Cause: Where the Concert's Proceeds GoHow to Join "Together for Ukraine": Every Way to SupportHow to Join "Together for Ukraine": Every Way to SupportOne Song for All: How Ukrainian Culture Unites the World Around UkraineOne Song for All: How Ukrainian Culture Unites the World Around UkraineGala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneGala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneNurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsNurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsWhat to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideWhat to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideThe Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveThe Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveA Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical HeritageA Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical Heritage18 June 1990: Carnegie Hall with the Dudaryk choir18 June 1990: Carnegie Hall with the Dudaryk choirOpéra Bastille: on the Paris Opera stage from 1998Opéra Bastille: on the Paris Opera stage from 19982011: best male voice prize at the Armel competition2011: best male voice prize at the Armel competition12 October 2012: Atlantis at Covent Garden12 October 2012: Atlantis at Covent Garden29 June 2016: killed in action in Donetsk region29 June 2016: killed in action in Donetsk regionVakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatVakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatThe Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 resultsThe Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 results'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tv'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tvPyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Pyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Bakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projectsBakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projectsOkean Elzy European autumn tour 2026 — Berlin, Warsaw, PragueOkean Elzy European autumn tour 2026 — Berlin, Warsaw, Prague'Shum for Everyone' — Pavlenko's educational YouTube channel on ethno-pop'Shum for Everyone' — Pavlenko's educational YouTube channel on ethno-popTetiana Shmailyuk × Devin Townsend — joint single 'Eastern Light'Tetiana Shmailyuk × Devin Townsend — joint single 'Eastern Light'Jamala's humanitarian concert — fundraiser for Kyiv's pediatric hospitalsJamala's humanitarian concert — fundraiser for Kyiv's pediatric hospitalsOkean Elzy celebrates 30 years with a stadium concert at the OlympicOkean Elzy celebrates 30 years with a stadium concert at the OlympicYulia Sanina in Netflix 'Modern Love Ukraine' — documentary anthologyYulia Sanina in Netflix 'Modern Love Ukraine' — documentary anthology'Khoreia Kozatska' — 40 years: anniversary concert at the National Philharmonic'Khoreia Kozatska' — 40 years: anniversary concert at the National PhilharmonicJamala's memoir 'I Will Return' published by VivatJamala's memoir 'I Will Return' published by VivatKompanychenko × Furia — joint album 'Carpathian Bridge': ethno + post-metalKompanychenko × Furia — joint album 'Carpathian Bridge': ethno + post-metalMONATIK opens his own Dance Academy in KyivMONATIK opens his own Dance Academy in Kyiv'Voices of Children' Foundation — year-in-review under Vakarchuk's leadership'Voices of Children' Foundation — year-in-review under Vakarchuk's leadershipMONATIK × Imany — bilingual single 'Paris-Kyiv Express'MONATIK × Imany — bilingual single 'Paris-Kyiv Express'Laura Marti — head of jazz department at the new Kyiv Jazz ConservatoryLaura Marti — head of jazz department at the new Kyiv Jazz ConservatoryAntytila — new album 'Bring Me Home' after three years on the frontAntytila — new album 'Bring Me Home' after three years on the frontDruha Rika — 30 years: anniversary concert at the Palace of UkraineDruha Rika — 30 years: anniversary concert at the Palace of UkraineKhlyvnyuk's solo album 'Khottabych' — songs from the frontKhlyvnyuk's solo album 'Khottabych' — songs from the front'Frontline Frames' — exhibition of Topolya's frontline photo archive at Mystetskyi Arsenal'Frontline Frames' — exhibition of Topolya's frontline photo archive at Mystetskyi ArsenalKharchyshyn × The Cranberries — joint tribute track 'Linger Forever' in memory of Dolores O'RiordanKharchyshyn × The Cranberries — joint tribute track 'Linger Forever' in memory of Dolores O'Riordan'Teresa & Maria: Two Roads to Malmö' — memoir book by Jerry Heil and alyona alyona'Teresa & Maria: Two Roads to Malmö' — memoir book by Jerry Heil and alyona alyonaMONATIK nominated for MTV EMAs 2026 in Best European Act categoryMONATIK nominated for MTV EMAs 2026 in Best European Act categoryLaura Marti × Leszek Możdżer — joint concert at the Warsaw PhilharmonicLaura Marti × Leszek Możdżer — joint concert at the Warsaw PhilharmonicBoombox celebrates 30 years — concert series across four citiesBoombox celebrates 30 years — concert series across four citiesJamala prepares special concert marking the 10th anniversary of her Eurovision victoryJamala prepares special concert marking the 10th anniversary of her Eurovision victoryTaras Topolya — Eurovision 2026 jury member in MalmöTaras Topolya — Eurovision 2026 jury member in MalmöArtem Pyvovarov — concept album 'Breathe' about post-war injury rehabilitationArtem Pyvovarov — concept album 'Breathe' about post-war injury rehabilitationDocumentary 'Family Business' — about Khlyvnyuk's charity workDocumentary 'Family Business' — about Khlyvnyuk's charity workJinjer — Japanese tour of 7 cities and festival debut at Loud ParkJinjer — Japanese tour of 7 cities and festival debut at Loud ParkJamala's European tour in autumn 2026 — Berlin, London, PragueJamala's European tour in autumn 2026 — Berlin, London, PragueJerry Heil — performance at Vatican Vespers attended by Pope Leo XIVJerry Heil — performance at Vatican Vespers attended by Pope Leo XIVX-Factor Ukraine returns in 2026 — Pyvovarov among the four judgesX-Factor Ukraine returns in 2026 — Pyvovarov among the four judgesThe Hardkiss stadium tour — Olympic Stadium Kyiv 2026The Hardkiss stadium tour — Olympic Stadium Kyiv 2026Katya Chilly — European festival tour of 8 countries in summer 2026Katya Chilly — European festival tour of 8 countries in summer 2026Jinjer — album 'Roots': return to Ukrainian roots through progressive metalJinjer — album 'Roots': return to Ukrainian roots through progressive metalJinjer — charity day headliner at Wacken Open Air for UkraineJinjer — charity day headliner at Wacken Open Air for UkraineJerry Heil — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with focus on displaced childrenJerry Heil — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with focus on displaced childrenValeriy Kharchyshyn — solo album 'Letters from the West': emigration themeValeriy Kharchyshyn — solo album 'Letters from the West': emigration themeKompanychenko — memorial concert at St. Sophia Cathedral for fallen soldiersKompanychenko — memorial concert at St. Sophia Cathedral for fallen soldiersKatya Chilly — album 'Koleso': folk + electronic + AI generationKatya Chilly — album 'Koleso': folk + electronic + AI generationLaura Marti — debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in SwitzerlandLaura Marti — debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in SwitzerlandKatya Chilly founds Sonceworot Festival — Slavic ethno-electronicKatya Chilly founds Sonceworot Festival — Slavic ethno-electronicTetiana Shmailyuk Metal Vocal Academy — opening in BerlinTetiana Shmailyuk Metal Vocal Academy — opening in BerlinPavlenko — main commentator of Eurovision 2026 in Basel for SuspilnePavlenko — main commentator of Eurovision 2026 in Basel for Suspilne'Frontline Frontman' — Netflix launches documentary series about Taras Topolya'Frontline Frontman' — Netflix launches documentary series about Taras TopolyaDruha Rika — 15-city North American tour with the Ukrainian diasporaDruha Rika — 15-city North American tour with the Ukrainian diasporaLaura Marti — jazz album 'Borsch Jazz': fermenting folk into jazzLaura Marti — jazz album 'Borsch Jazz': fermenting folk into jazzJerry Heil — solo album 'Voskres' ('Resurrection'): tracks on spiritual journeyJerry Heil — solo album 'Voskres' ('Resurrection'): tracks on spiritual journeyMarti and the Daughters — women's jazz octet: debut at Bel EtageMarti and the Daughters — women's jazz octet: debut at Bel EtageJerry Heil — first Ukrainian performance at Coachella Festival 2026Jerry Heil — first Ukrainian performance at Coachella Festival 20264 years of 'Hey Hey Rise Up': Pink Floyd and Khlyvnyuk — memorial concert in London4 years of 'Hey Hey Rise Up': Pink Floyd and Khlyvnyuk — memorial concert in London'First Hromo' — Kharchyshyn's memoir book about 30 years of Ukrainian rock'First Hromo' — Kharchyshyn's memoir book about 30 years of Ukrainian rockMONATIK — stadium tour: 50-thousand concert at NSC OlympicMONATIK — stadium tour: 50-thousand concert at NSC OlympicThe Hardkiss announces 'Kokhana' album — autumn 2026 releaseThe Hardkiss announces 'Kokhana' album — autumn 2026 releaseMONATIK — leader of charity initiative 'School on Wheels' for children near frontlineMONATIK — leader of charity initiative 'School on Wheels' for children near frontlineVakarchuk interview: on cultural diplomacy in the PEN International keynoteVakarchuk interview: on cultural diplomacy in the PEN International keynoteKompanychenko — academic edition 'Cossack Dumy: Authentic Sound'Kompanychenko — academic edition 'Cossack Dumy: Authentic Sound'Jamala announces 'QIRIM' album — recorded with Crimean Tatar performersJamala announces 'QIRIM' album — recorded with Crimean Tatar performersArtem Pyvovarov — three-stadium tour: Kyiv, Lviv, DniproArtem Pyvovarov — three-stadium tour: Kyiv, Lviv, DniproKhlyvnyuk's first interview after demobilization — for 'Ukrainian Pravda'Khlyvnyuk's first interview after demobilization — for 'Ukrainian Pravda'Kobzar Museum in Chyhyryn — opening in the Cossack capitalKobzar Museum in Chyhyryn — opening in the Cossack capitalPyvovarov × Sviataslau Bratchyk — joint single 'Brothers in Anxiety' with Belarusian emigrePyvovarov × Sviataslau Bratchyk — joint single 'Brothers in Anxiety' with Belarusian emigreYulia Sanina — mentor of the new season of 'Voice. Made in Ukraine'Yulia Sanina — mentor of the new season of 'Voice. Made in Ukraine'Katya Chilly × Wardruna — joint single 'Two Rivers, One Sea'Katya Chilly × Wardruna — joint single 'Two Rivers, One Sea'Go_A — album 'Bakhmut': dedicated to Kateryna Pavlenko's hometownGo_A — album 'Bakhmut': dedicated to Kateryna Pavlenko's hometownAntytila — European tour of 12 cities: first major tour after Topolya's serviceAntytila — European tour of 12 cities: first major tour after Topolya's service28 June 2024: Honoured Artist of Ukraine28 June 2024: Honoured Artist of UkraineSviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedSviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedVoice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreVoice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreHeading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningHeading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningFrom Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicFrom Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicLive Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodayLive Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodayLaura Marti to Perform at Caribbean Club: An Evening of Ukrainian Jazz and SoulLaura Marti to Perform at Caribbean Club: An Evening of Ukrainian Jazz and SoulJazz and Soul on One Stage: What to Expect from Laura Marti's ProgrammeJazz and Soul on One Stage: What to Expect from Laura Marti's ProgrammeAn Evening at Caribbean Club: Venue Atmosphere and Practical Tips for GuestsAn Evening at Caribbean Club: Venue Atmosphere and Practical Tips for GuestsUkrainian Jazz in the Capital: Laura Marti's Place on Kyiv's Music MapUkrainian Jazz in the Capital: Laura Marti's Place on Kyiv's Music MapWhere to Go on 21 June: Laura Marti's Concert Among Kyiv's Weekend EventsWhere to Go on 21 June: Laura Marti's Concert Among Kyiv's Weekend EventsJamala to Perform at Atlas Weekend: A Grand Open-Air Show in Kyiv on 8 AugustJamala to Perform at Atlas Weekend: A Grand Open-Air Show in Kyiv on 8 AugustA Voice That Bridges Eras: What to Expect from Jamala's ArtistryA Voice That Bridges Eras: What to Expect from Jamala's ArtistryUnder the Open Sky in Kyiv: How the Open-Air Format Reveals Jamala's MusicUnder the Open Sky in Kyiv: How the Open-Air Format Reveals Jamala's Music"1944" and the Legacy of Eurovision 2016: A Song That Became Memory"1944" and the Legacy of Eurovision 2016: A Song That Became MemoryCrimean Tatar Roots and a Fusion of Genres: Jamala's Musical IdentityCrimean Tatar Roots and a Fusion of Genres: Jamala's Musical Identity"Together for Ukraine": A Charity Concert on Independence Day"Together for Ukraine": A Charity Concert on Independence DayMusic as Solidarity: Why the "Together for Ukraine" Concert MattersMusic as Solidarity: Why the "Together for Ukraine" Concert MattersIndependence Day and a Good Cause: Where the Concert's Proceeds GoIndependence Day and a Good Cause: Where the Concert's Proceeds GoHow to Join "Together for Ukraine": Every Way to SupportHow to Join "Together for Ukraine": Every Way to SupportOne Song for All: How Ukrainian Culture Unites the World Around UkraineOne Song for All: How Ukrainian Culture Unites the World Around UkraineGala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneGala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneNurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsNurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsWhat to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideWhat to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideThe Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveThe Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveA Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical HeritageA Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical Heritage18 June 1990: Carnegie Hall with the Dudaryk choir18 June 1990: Carnegie Hall with the Dudaryk choirOpéra Bastille: on the Paris Opera stage from 1998Opéra Bastille: on the Paris Opera stage from 19982011: best male voice prize at the Armel competition2011: best male voice prize at the Armel competition12 October 2012: Atlantis at Covent Garden12 October 2012: Atlantis at Covent Garden29 June 2016: killed in action in Donetsk region29 June 2016: killed in action in Donetsk regionVakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatVakarchuk's solo project 'Vilni' — new songs outside the band formatThe Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 resultsThe Hardkiss Foundation for displaced musicians — 2025 results'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tv'Voice of Folk: Katya Chilly' — documentary on ARTE.tvPyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Pyvovarov — original soundtrack to the new Sergei Loznitsa film 'Above the Fire'Bakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projectsBakhmut Restoration Foundation — two years of work: outcomes and new projectsOkean Elzy European autumn tour 2026 — Berlin, Warsaw, PragueOkean Elzy European autumn tour 2026 — Berlin, Warsaw, Prague'Shum for Everyone' — Pavlenko's educational YouTube channel on ethno-pop'Shum for Everyone' — Pavlenko's educational YouTube channel on ethno-popTetiana Shmailyuk × Devin Townsend — joint single 'Eastern Light'Tetiana Shmailyuk × Devin Townsend — joint single 'Eastern Light'Jamala's humanitarian concert — fundraiser for Kyiv's pediatric hospitalsJamala's humanitarian concert — fundraiser for Kyiv's pediatric hospitalsOkean Elzy celebrates 30 years with a stadium concert at the OlympicOkean Elzy celebrates 30 years with a stadium concert at the OlympicYulia Sanina in Netflix 'Modern Love Ukraine' — documentary anthologyYulia Sanina in Netflix 'Modern Love Ukraine' — documentary anthology'Khoreia Kozatska' — 40 years: anniversary concert at the National Philharmonic'Khoreia Kozatska' — 40 years: anniversary concert at the National PhilharmonicJamala's memoir 'I Will Return' published by VivatJamala's memoir 'I Will Return' published by VivatKompanychenko × Furia — joint album 'Carpathian Bridge': ethno + post-metalKompanychenko × Furia — joint album 'Carpathian Bridge': ethno + post-metalMONATIK opens his own Dance Academy in KyivMONATIK opens his own Dance Academy in Kyiv'Voices of Children' Foundation — year-in-review under Vakarchuk's leadership'Voices of Children' Foundation — year-in-review under Vakarchuk's leadershipMONATIK × Imany — bilingual single 'Paris-Kyiv Express'MONATIK × Imany — bilingual single 'Paris-Kyiv Express'Laura Marti — head of jazz department at the new Kyiv Jazz ConservatoryLaura Marti — head of jazz department at the new Kyiv Jazz ConservatoryAntytila — new album 'Bring Me Home' after three years on the frontAntytila — new album 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joint concert at the Warsaw PhilharmonicLaura Marti × Leszek Możdżer — joint concert at the Warsaw PhilharmonicBoombox celebrates 30 years — concert series across four citiesBoombox celebrates 30 years — concert series across four citiesJamala prepares special concert marking the 10th anniversary of her Eurovision victoryJamala prepares special concert marking the 10th anniversary of her Eurovision victoryTaras Topolya — Eurovision 2026 jury member in MalmöTaras Topolya — Eurovision 2026 jury member in MalmöArtem Pyvovarov — concept album 'Breathe' about post-war injury rehabilitationArtem Pyvovarov — concept album 'Breathe' about post-war injury rehabilitationDocumentary 'Family Business' — about Khlyvnyuk's charity workDocumentary 'Family Business' — about Khlyvnyuk's charity workJinjer — Japanese tour of 7 cities and festival debut at Loud ParkJinjer — Japanese tour of 7 cities and festival debut at Loud ParkJamala's European tour in autumn 2026 — Berlin, London, PragueJamala's European tour in autumn 2026 — Berlin, London, PragueJerry Heil — performance at Vatican Vespers attended by Pope Leo XIVJerry Heil — performance at Vatican Vespers attended by Pope Leo XIVX-Factor Ukraine returns in 2026 — Pyvovarov among the four judgesX-Factor Ukraine returns in 2026 — Pyvovarov among the four judgesThe Hardkiss stadium tour — Olympic Stadium Kyiv 2026The Hardkiss stadium tour — Olympic Stadium Kyiv 2026Katya Chilly — European festival tour of 8 countries in summer 2026Katya Chilly — European festival tour of 8 countries in summer 2026Jinjer — album 'Roots': return to Ukrainian roots through progressive metalJinjer — album 'Roots': return to Ukrainian roots through progressive metalJinjer — charity day headliner at Wacken Open Air for UkraineJinjer — charity day headliner at Wacken Open Air for UkraineJerry Heil — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with focus on displaced childrenJerry Heil — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with focus on displaced childrenValeriy Kharchyshyn — solo album 'Letters from the West': emigration themeValeriy Kharchyshyn — solo album 'Letters from the West': emigration themeKompanychenko — memorial concert at St. Sophia Cathedral for fallen soldiersKompanychenko — memorial concert at St. Sophia Cathedral for fallen soldiersKatya Chilly — album 'Koleso': folk + electronic + AI generationKatya Chilly — album 'Koleso': folk + electronic + AI generationLaura Marti — debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in SwitzerlandLaura Marti — debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in SwitzerlandKatya Chilly founds Sonceworot Festival — Slavic ethno-electronicKatya Chilly founds Sonceworot Festival — Slavic ethno-electronicTetiana Shmailyuk Metal Vocal Academy — opening in BerlinTetiana Shmailyuk Metal Vocal Academy — opening in BerlinPavlenko — main commentator of Eurovision 2026 in Basel for SuspilnePavlenko — main commentator of Eurovision 2026 in Basel for Suspilne'Frontline Frontman' — Netflix launches documentary series about Taras 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Ukrainian rock'First Hromo' — Kharchyshyn's memoir book about 30 years of Ukrainian rockMONATIK — stadium tour: 50-thousand concert at NSC OlympicMONATIK — stadium tour: 50-thousand concert at NSC OlympicThe Hardkiss announces 'Kokhana' album — autumn 2026 releaseThe Hardkiss announces 'Kokhana' album — autumn 2026 releaseMONATIK — leader of charity initiative 'School on Wheels' for children near frontlineMONATIK — leader of charity initiative 'School on Wheels' for children near frontlineVakarchuk interview: on cultural diplomacy in the PEN International keynoteVakarchuk interview: on cultural diplomacy in the PEN International keynoteKompanychenko — academic edition 'Cossack Dumy: Authentic Sound'Kompanychenko — academic edition 'Cossack Dumy: Authentic Sound'Jamala announces 'QIRIM' album — recorded with Crimean Tatar performersJamala announces 'QIRIM' album — recorded with Crimean Tatar performersArtem Pyvovarov — three-stadium tour: Kyiv, Lviv, DniproArtem Pyvovarov — three-stadium tour: Kyiv, Lviv, DniproKhlyvnyuk's first interview after demobilization — for 'Ukrainian Pravda'Khlyvnyuk's first interview after demobilization — for 'Ukrainian Pravda'Kobzar Museum in Chyhyryn — opening in the Cossack capitalKobzar Museum in Chyhyryn — opening in the Cossack capitalPyvovarov × Sviataslau Bratchyk — joint single 'Brothers in Anxiety' with Belarusian emigrePyvovarov × Sviataslau Bratchyk — joint single 'Brothers in Anxiety' with Belarusian emigreYulia Sanina — mentor of the new season of 'Voice. Made in Ukraine'Yulia Sanina — mentor of the new season of 'Voice. Made in Ukraine'Katya Chilly × Wardruna — joint single 'Two Rivers, One Sea'Katya Chilly × Wardruna — joint single 'Two Rivers, One Sea'Go_A — album 'Bakhmut': dedicated to Kateryna Pavlenko's hometownGo_A — album 'Bakhmut': dedicated to Kateryna Pavlenko's hometownAntytila — European tour of 12 cities: first major tour after Topolya's serviceAntytila — European tour of 12 cities: first major tour after Topolya's service28 June 2024: Honoured Artist of Ukraine28 June 2024: Honoured Artist of UkraineSviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedSviatoslav Vakarchuk Solo Concert: An Evening the Country Has AwaitedVoice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreVoice, Guitar and the Hush of the Hall: Why Solo Vakarchuk Is Its Own GenreHeading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningHeading to the Vakarchuk Concert? Practical Tips for the EveningFrom Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicFrom Okean Elzy to the Solo Stage: A Path That Became Part of Ukrainian MusicLive Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodayLive Music as a Foundation: Why Concerts Matter for Ukrainian Culture TodayLaura Marti to Perform at Caribbean Club: An Evening of Ukrainian Jazz and SoulLaura Marti to Perform at Caribbean Club: An Evening of Ukrainian Jazz and SoulJazz and Soul on One Stage: What to Expect from Laura Marti's ProgrammeJazz and Soul on One Stage: What to Expect from Laura Marti's ProgrammeAn Evening at Caribbean Club: Venue Atmosphere and Practical Tips for GuestsAn Evening at Caribbean Club: Venue Atmosphere and Practical Tips for GuestsUkrainian Jazz in the Capital: Laura Marti's Place on Kyiv's Music MapUkrainian Jazz in the Capital: Laura Marti's Place on Kyiv's Music MapWhere to Go on 21 June: Laura Marti's Concert Among Kyiv's Weekend EventsWhere to Go on 21 June: Laura Marti's Concert Among Kyiv's Weekend EventsJamala to Perform at Atlas Weekend: A Grand Open-Air Show in Kyiv on 8 AugustJamala to Perform at Atlas Weekend: A Grand Open-Air Show in Kyiv on 8 AugustA Voice That Bridges Eras: What to Expect from Jamala's ArtistryA Voice That Bridges Eras: What to Expect from Jamala's ArtistryUnder the Open Sky in Kyiv: How the Open-Air Format Reveals Jamala's MusicUnder the Open Sky in Kyiv: How the Open-Air Format Reveals Jamala's Music"1944" and the Legacy of Eurovision 2016: A Song That Became Memory"1944" and the Legacy of Eurovision 2016: A Song That Became MemoryCrimean Tatar Roots and a Fusion of Genres: Jamala's Musical IdentityCrimean Tatar Roots and a Fusion of Genres: Jamala's Musical Identity"Together for Ukraine": A Charity Concert on Independence Day"Together for Ukraine": A Charity Concert on Independence DayMusic as Solidarity: Why the "Together for Ukraine" Concert MattersMusic as Solidarity: Why the "Together for Ukraine" Concert MattersIndependence Day and a Good Cause: Where the Concert's Proceeds GoIndependence Day and a Good Cause: Where the Concert's Proceeds GoHow to Join "Together for Ukraine": Every Way to SupportHow to Join "Together for Ukraine": Every Way to SupportOne Song for All: How Ukrainian Culture Unites the World Around UkraineOne Song for All: How Ukrainian Culture Unites the World Around UkraineGala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneGala of New Voices: An Evening for Ukraine's Young Vocal SceneNurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsNurturing New Voices: How Ukraine's Vocal School GrowsWhat to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideWhat to Expect from the Gala of New Voices: A Listener's GuideThe Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveThe Living Stage Matters: Why to Hear New Voices LiveA Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical HeritageA Song That Continues: New Voices and Ukraine's Musical Heritage18 June 1990: Carnegie Hall with the Dudaryk choir18 June 1990: Carnegie Hall with the Dudaryk choirOpéra Bastille: on the Paris Opera stage from 1998Opéra Bastille: on the Paris Opera stage from 19982011: best male voice prize at the Armel competition2011: best male voice prize at the Armel competition12 October 2012: Atlantis at Covent Garden12 October 2012: Atlantis at Covent Garden29 June 2016: killed in action in Donetsk region29 June 2016: killed in action in Donetsk region
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