Kalush Orchestra brings Ukrainian folk music to world stage
by editors@theworld.org (Daniel Ofman) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6T96W)
The Kalush Orchestra has a unique sound that blends rap with traditional Ukrainian folk music. In 2022, the band, representing Ukraine, won Eurovision. The victory was a huge boost for a country at war, and propelled the band to massive success. Last spring, The World's Daniel Ofman was in Kyiv and profiled the group's flute player, who went from a folk music aficionado to an arena rockstar.
This story originally aired on May 7, 2024.