A Ukrainian folk band for the 21st century

The Ukrainian folk band Yagody mixes traditional Ukrainian folk harmonies with modern arrangements and instruments. The group's haunting sound and theatrical performances have caught the country's attention, and led to them being chosen as Ukraine's 2024 Eurovision entrants. Reporter Emily Cohen caught up with the group in April at the acclaimed Big Ears festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, as part of their first American tour.

This story originally aired on April 3, 2026.