APR 26-27 | DakhaBrakha
Apr 26 - Apr 27, 2022
Miner Auditorium
PLEASE NOTE:
This page is an archive of a past production
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Original show description below.
SPECIAL FREE LIVE BROADCAST
On Wed, April 27 at 7:30PM PT, SFJAZZ presents a special free live broadcast of the band's sold out concert from the SFJAZZ Center.
PLEASE DONATE — SUPPORT THE BAND
As an expression of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we encourage everyone to donate generously to the DakhaBrakha Fund, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Kyiv-based band and their families, with hopes for their safety, and encouragement to be able to perform and inspire a peaceful Ukraine through their important voices.
A sonic feast as well as a visual spectacle, Kyiv’s DakhaBrakha weaves 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. With a name (ДахаБраха) that translates as “give/take” in old Ukrainian, the quartet began over a decade ago as the musical component of avant-garde stage performances at the DAKH Theater in Kyiv, cementing the group’s arresting visual image and signature theatrics.
Over the course of six increasingly accomplished releases, DahkaBrakha has honed a haunting musical approach based around unearthly vocal harmonies and thunderous percussion, augmented by floating cello and accordion sonorities. Heralded by Rolling Stone as the “Best Breakout” performers at 2014’s Bonnaroo festival, the band calls their music “ethno-chaos,” a moniker that perfectly describes their fearless appropriation of African, Asian, Arabic and Western influences in creation of their singular sound. With the recent political and social unrest in Ukraine, DakhaBrakha has taken on the mission of cultural ambassador, celebrating national pride in uncertain times through the limitless power of music. They return with music from their newest album, Alambari (Аламбарі).
On Wed, April 27 at 7:30PM PT, SFJAZZ presents a special free live broadcast of the band's concert from the SFJAZZ Center. Between now and during the broadcast, we encourage everyone to donate generously to the DakhaBrakha Fund.
Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing
Broadway World
Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing
Broadway World
Personnel
Marko Halanevych accordion, percussion, & vocals
Nina Garenetska cello, percussion, & vocals
Iryna Kovalenko keyboards, percussion, & vocals
Olena Tsybulska percussion, & vocals
From the first moment the group starts performing, it's hard not to get caught up in the magic it weaves. …utter brilliance.
NPR
Personnel
Marko Halanevych accordion, percussion, & vocals
Nina Garenetska cello, percussion, & vocals
Iryna Kovalenko keyboards, percussion, & vocals
Olena Tsybulska percussion, & vocals
From the first moment the group starts performing, it's hard not to get caught up in the magic it weaves. …utter brilliance.
NPR
Watch & Listen
DakhaBrakha
Ya Siv Ne V Toy Litak
DakhaBrakha
Dostochka
DakhaBrakha
Ya Siv Ne V Toy Litak
DakhaBrakha
Dostochka
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