Someone tells you you’re going to hear Ukrainian folk. What you actually experience is operatic costumes, rock star energy, soaring vocal harmonies, whispers, guttural sounds, and at times, something like rap.
Described as “contemporary Ukrainian folk”, YAGODY (“berries”) is mostly vocals supported by drums and other instruments. I don’t understand the lyrics, but given the collective beauty and fun of it, I don’t really need to.
Finding acts like YAGODY is among the reasons to love NPR and KEXP.
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