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Austrian Eurovision singer faces backlash over his support of opera star who praises Russia’s war against Ukraine
Social media investigators have uncovered that Johannes Pietsch not only praised Anna Netrebko, who performed in occupied Ukrainian territory and openly supports Russian aggression, but also credited her as direct inspiration for his competition song.
Ukrainian who outshocked Schoenberg returns to wartime Lviv
The composer who made Schoenberg sound tame vanished at his peak in 1920. A century later, his lost piano concerto comes home to Ukraine as air raid sirens wail over Lviv.
Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Ukraine takes third place
Ukraine got the highest 12 points from the Czech Republic and Moldova.
Jerry Heil and alyona alyona embark on Eurovision journey with “women power” anthem
As preparations for Eurovision unfold, a fundraising campaign represented by both performers aims to rebuild a gymnasium destroyed by a Russian missile, symbolizing hope for the future.
Meet the bands touring to raise funds for Ukraine’s army (and save the dates)
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian bands are embarking on charity tours where proceeds provide drones, vehicles and protective gear for the military.
Ukrainian songs flood YouTube charts as Russian influence wanes
A new analysis reveals Ukrainian music has staged a remarkable comeback on YouTube since Russia's invasion
“It’s about making people aware Ukraine is a nation with its own history,” says Luxembourgish bard of Ukraine’s resistance
Boots still caked with the dust from performing in Kyiv only days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Jerome Reuter plumbed the anguish, defiance and flickering hope of a Ukraine under siege to compose what became the new album, “Gates of Europe.” Reuter has returned to Ukraine multiple times since, and is currently on a pan-European tour, all proceeds from which will go to support Ukraine’s military.
“Gates of Europe”: Luxembourgish band dedicates entire album to Ukraine’s fight
Ukrainians will never kiss the hands of the moskali, neofolk musicians from the Rome band sing and take their album on a Europe-wide tour
A walk in war-time Lviv (photos)
"Art for victory," reads the inscription in front of this street musician. Meanwhile, he sings about the war…
Ukrainian music about Russia’s war: a tale of struggle, pain, power, and courage
Bird (2020), by DakhaBrakha and Serhiy Zhadan The song was released in August 2020 as a part of…
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The New Year is upon us, and millions of people around the world sum up their year. We…
Ukraine launches official account on Spotify
Ukraine has launched its official account on Spotify -- Ukraine.ua. Currently, it hosts 6 playlists, 139 songs, and…
Which western bands were banned in the USSR?
KISS - neo-fascism, punk, violence Led Zeppelin - punk, violence Madonna - sex What the hell is this?…
Beyond Go_A: a playlist and guide to modern Ukrainian folk music
Read also: The secret of Kateryna Pavlenko, Ukraine’s enigmatic Eurovision singer How Ukrainian folk became popular Polyphonic folk…
Ukraine’s Go_A makes it to Eurovision grand final with archaic pagan tune to awaken spring
For the first time in the history of Ukrainian participation in the contest, the band chose a song…