Popstar Singer-Songwriter Iryna Lonchyna
An “Honored Artist of Ukraine” and winner of many national and international awards and song and music contests, this superstar pop singer started singing, studying music and performing in the fourth grade. She has been a featured singer in many concerts, radio and television programs and festivals throughout Ukraine, Europe, Canada and the United States. She not only sings known traditional and modern songs, but also composes and arranges her own lyrics and music. She has authored no less than three albums: The “Strings of Love” (2006), “DoNot Forget Me” (2010); and “A Bouquet of My Songs” (2015). Among her immensely popular songs are: “Forget Me”; The Days Go By”;  and “This is My Ukraine”.  View some of Ms. Iryna’s videos on Youtube: STOP WAR:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM6vmOTRQvA ; Prykarpattia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObScrAl2s-M ; My Ukraine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oubnKot817c Assortment of Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32lKMKI0rJA

Violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo (Lviv, Ukraine) starting at the age of six, Innesa has studied violin with some of Europe’s greatest masters. She has fused the beauty, power and soul of traditional Ukrainian folk music with the classical string instrument - the violin. Her fresh, inventive style has gained critical acclaim from both classical and traditional music critics. Innesa has toured throughout Europe and North America. www.innesa.com.Violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo (Lviv, Ukraine) starting at the age of six, Innesa has studied violin with some of Europe’s greatest masters. She has fused the beauty, power and soul of traditional Ukrainian folk music with the classical string instrument - the violin. Her fresh, inventive style has gained critical acclaim from both classical and traditional music critics. Innesa has toured throughout Europe and North America. www.innesa.com.

For a sample of her talents, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jggNbw064Qg&feature=emb_logo

Photos Courtesy of Christine Syzonenko and Kathy Park Photography

Vox Ethnika Orchestra and Ariana Lem Joy Trio (New York City)

Their uniquely compositional approach to music has received wide recognition in the USA, Canada and Europe; its style of transforming East European folk music is influential. Vox Ethnika is the only band that performs all manner of Eastern European Folk and Pop music (Ukrainian, Lemko, Rusyn, Czech, Slovak, and Polish) set to unique modern arrangements. It also carries a wide, varied and rich repertoire of American and British music – from the twenties to contemporary top hits. Sample their music Here:  https://soundcloud.com/ariana-lem-joy/oj-u-luzi-kalyna?fbclid=IwAR0wXLsXfJNfKzpiuFwqbSwCzR0y-z8gzpWbajtguBKlUHOS9e4pU9UoXLk (Oy U luzi Kalyna (Ariana Lem Joy Trio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTtnW-q8cgU Eneida (Vox Ethnika – on our stage);

Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble
Founded in 2011, the Ensemble is Our Nation’s Capital’s premiere multi-ethnic folk-dance performance group. Its bountiful Central and East European repertoire consists of dances from Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Macedonia, Russia, Bulgaria, and of the Roma/Gypsy people. The collective is all-volunteer and comes from a variety of backgrounds including immigrants from countries it represents to people who do not have any ethnic heritage from those nations. An intense passion for dance, for music, and for sharing cultures with diverse audiences throughout the Mid-Atlantic region unites the group. Carpathia is an organization not for profit that pursues its stated mission to preserve and to present the cultural dance and music of Central and Eastern Europe. For a broad variety of photos and videos, visit Carpathia at https://www.carpathiadc.org/ .

Photo Courtesy of Carpathia

Living Ukrainian History Exhibitors, by Banner of Jasna Gora

Ferko Mummers String Band

"The Most Famous Mummer of Them All", the legendary "Dancing Captain" Joseph A. Ferko, founded the Ferko String Band in 1923, one hundred years ago. This musical fraternity is rich with Mummers’ tradition, history, artistry, music, dance, march, costuming and history. It has trumpeted the unique and spectacular tradition of Philadelphia Mummery throughout the United States and to manty parts of the world. With the richly talented Ukrainian American John ("Ivan") Wernega as its musical director, Ferko now has Ukrainian folk songs in its repertoire. A Ferko String Band performing group will wander through and play in the festival grove throughout the day and will kick off our opening ceremonies with a parade to the stage. See photos, view performances and listen to the legendary “Ferko Sound” here:  https://www.ferkostringband.com/media

Yuliya Stupen

Often referred to as the Nightingale of Philadelphia’s Ukrainian American community, Yuliya Stupen has a very special singing voice that is bolstered by a special talent for music and its arrangement and presentation. She often appears as the lead singer for the band Soloway and has performed the anthems, in advance of significant sporting and cultural events at world-class venues, such as Madison Square Garden. 

Enjoy some of her works:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w68JAo3628
• https://www.facebook.com/Yuliya.Stupen/videos/514978943521167
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC-tHj_OHN0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJylHSyGXHs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_brauAoZfh4