Ukrainian folk singing - presentation - Capital Ukrainian Festival

A rich part of Ukraine’s musical heritage is its ensemble singing which was often done in multi-part harmony and was a mainstay of traditional village music for centuries. In the 20th century many ethnographers and folklorists sought to gather and preserve these songs before they disappeared. Many also brought back authentic ensemble singing by popularizing it through public performances and festivals. The ensemble Bozhychi was one of the key pioneers in this movement. As a member of Bozhychi, Marichka Marczyk collected, studied, and performed these beautiful folk songs. Now she has launched a comprehensive online archive of folk songs (Folk songs of Ukraine) from all over Ukraine, and shares her vast knowledge of Ukrainian polyphonic singing with the public. #OCUF2022
Video by Olya Glotka. Poster art by Snow Conrad. More festival videos can be found using #OCUF2021

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