Thursday, April 8, 2021 · 8 PM
Visiting Presenter
DakhaBrakha
THE VIBE: Ukrainian-folk / avant-garde / genre-bending / theatrical
Part of
Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music, weaving ancient Ukrainian folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces indie rock, pop, hip hop, the avant-garde, and traditional instrumentation from around the world. At the crossroads of Ukrainian folklore and theatre, DahkaBrakha has honed a haunting musical approach based around eerie vocal harmonies and thunderous percussion, augmented by ethereal cello and accordion sonorities. Prepare yourself for a sonic feast.
“From the first moment the group starts performing, it’s hard not to get caught up in the magic it weaves. …utter brilliance.”
— NPR
