The Ukrainians grew out of a project started by 80s Indie darlings The Wedding Present. The group, at the instigation of guitarist Peter Solowka, decided to make one of their sessions for the BBC's John Peel Show a Ukrainian one! Peter's friend 'The Legendary Len' was drafted in as an extra member because he sang, played a scratchy, authentic village-sounding violin and was a student of Slavonic languages! The group recorded the first session and it was duly broadcast. Then Peel played it again...and again...and again!
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We had the pleasure of supporting The Ukrainians when they played in Ashton last month. It was a great night, but a shame for me because I had to leave before they played their second set, and so I missed them play my favourite song of theirs, Cherez Richku Cherez Hai. They rehearsed it earlier in the day, though, and there is this fantastic video on YouTube, so I haven't missed out on too much.
Thank you very much for the add. Maybe one day you may agree with playing in Nordkirchen. I have asked so often for this. Best wishes to Len, and thank you for explaining the difference between Ukrainian and Russian language to me. All the Best from Germany!
You guys rock! Keeping the folk music alive is sooo important. Love all your music, Cheers! You need to come back to Canada and tour some festivals next summer! :)
