DakhaBrakha

Embark on a musical journey with DakhaBraka, the groundbreaking quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine; known for their innovative blend of Ukrainian folk traditions and global influences. Dubbed as “ethno-chaos,” their sound fuses traditional folk melodies with rhythms and instruments from India, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, creating s unique and unforgettable musical experience.

Formed in 2004 at Kyiv’s Center for Contemporary Art “DAHK” under avant-garde theater director Vladyslav Troitskyi, DakhaBraka combines stunning vocal performances with a strong visual element, reflecting their theatrical roots. Their performances transition from intimate to exuberant, celebrating Ukrainian culture while inspiring “cultural and artistic liberation.”

With over 300 performances worldwide and collaborations with renowned international artists, DakhaBraka has captivated audiences at major festivals across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Their music transcends borders, connecting listeners through the universal language of sound and soul.

Don’t miss the chance to experience DakhaBraka live–a powerful celebration of music, culture and creativity.

Please note: SPAC Member discounts are not applicable for this performance.

DakhaBraka

Marko Halanevych – vocals, darbuka, tabla, accordion

Iryna Kovalenko – vocals, djembe, bass drums, accordion, percussion, bugay, zgaleyka, piano

Olena Tsybulska – vocals, bass drums, percussion, garmoshka

Nina Garenetska – vocals, cello, bass drum

DakhaBrakha is world music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music.

The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding and authentic at the same time. It means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, and Ukrainian traditional instrumentation, the quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a trans-national sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.

Live Soundtrack for “Earth”: In addition to their own performances, DakhaBrakha also performs their original live soundtrack alongside a screening of the classic 1930 film, “Earth”, by Aleksandr Dovzhenko (considered to be one of the most important films of the Soviet era). Dovzhenko is a master of composition, and the film—with its intense close-ups and the impressive expanses of the landscape—is a passionate tribute to the countryside, to nature, and to the people that work on it.

Marko Halanevych – vocals, darbuka, tabla, accordion

Marko is the only representative of the countryside in the band. He was born in the village of Krushenivka, in the Vinnitskiy region. into a family of village intellectuals. He graduated from the faculty of the Ukrainian philology, but came into the theatre, became an actor of the Centre of Contemporary Art “DAKH” and then accidentally found himself working with the band. Marko is fond of design – he creates the visual images of DakhaBrakha and also for the “DAKH” theatre where he continues to perform on stage as an actor.

Iryna Kovalenko – vocals, djembe, bass drums, accordion, percussion, bugay, zgaleyka, piano

Ira has played Ukrainian ethnic music since her early childhood. Moreover, she has graduated from the faculty of folklore. She is fond of yoga, yachting, and rowing. Ira is responsible for the “brass section” of the group, as she easily gets the feel of different musical instruments. She also performs at the “Dakh” theatre as an actress.

Olena Tsybulska – vocals, bass drums, percussion, garmoshka

Lena is one of the specialists at the folklore department of the National University of Ukraine. When she has some time off, she works on preparing her Candidate’s dissertation about traditional Ukrainian wedding songs. She is fond of driving, sewing and interior design.

Nina Garenetska – vocals, cello, bass drum

Nina professionally studied folklore and is a self-taught cellist. She is the most artistically open-minded member of the band and is always up for collaborating with other musicians. Nina is fond of traveling, photography, fancywork and adornment creation.