A Workshop with DakhaBrakha
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In the years since they came together in 2004, DakhaBrakha has toured the world many times over, with political activism, including calls to “Stop Putin!,” part of their longtime messaging. The group has turned up the volume on their activism in the months leading up to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and a month into the conflict, were able to escape from their home city of Kyiv to start touring once again. They are now performing throughout the world to support Ukraine and raise money and awareness as cultural and humanitarian ambassadors. Their music has stood to unite Ukranians while gaining support and solidarity for their homeland.
Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, the self-described “ethno-chaos” band creates a world of unique and unexpected new music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, the quartet’s powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a trans-national sound rooted in Ukrainian culture. They strive to expand the potential of Ukrainian melodies and to bring it to the hearts and consciousness of the younger generation in Ukraine and around the world.
Reception to follow.
This event is in partnership with the DakhaBrakha performance at the Sheldon.
Co-sponsors:
Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity
The Sheldon
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