MAR 13-14 | DakhaBrakha
Mar 13 - Mar 14, 2023
Miner Auditorium
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Original show description below.
A group that has come to represent the spirit of a proud, defiant, and independent Ukraine in this time of tragedy and war, Kyiv’s DakhaBrakha is a sonic feast as well as a visual spectacle, 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.
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 world attuned to tragic events happening 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 new music and material from their newest album, Alambari (Аламбарі).
With the world attuned to tragic events happening in Ukraine, DakhaBrakha has taken on the mission of cultural ambassador, celebrating national pride in uncertain times.
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
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DakhaBrakha
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