Julian Kytasty- Songs of Truth
Julian Kytasty is celebrated around the world as a master of the bandura. This plucked string instrument has become a symbol of Ukraine through it's association with the deep tradition of the kobzari. On Songs of Truth, he brings expressive clarity and vibrancy to this centuries-old repertoire of these blind bards through skillfully retold historical epics, timeless philosophical songs, biting satire, and joyful dance tunes.
Track List
- Guardian Angel
- O Holy God
- The Flood
- Savradym
- Captive's Lament
- Waiting for the Porridge
- Khoma and Yarema
- To Every City It's Customs and Laws (Skovorodyns'ka)
- Song of Truth
- Bondarivna
- Kozachok
- The Noblewoman
- Metelytsia
- Last Judgement Day
- The Sinner at the Gates of Heaven
UPC > 093074060520
Format > New CD
Label > Smithsonian Folkways
Release Date > Release Date: 8.01.25
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Julian Kytasty is celebrated around the world as a master of the bandura. This plucked string instrument has become a symbol of Ukraine through it's association with the deep tradition of the kobzari. On Songs of Truth, he brings expressive clarity and vibrancy to this centuries-old repertoire of these blind bards through skillfully retold historical epics, timeless philosophical songs, biting satire, and joyful dance tunes.
Track List
- Guardian Angel
- O Holy God
- The Flood
- Savradym
- Captive's Lament
- Waiting for the Porridge
- Khoma and Yarema
- To Every City It's Customs and Laws (Skovorodyns'ka)
- Song of Truth
- Bondarivna
- Kozachok
- The Noblewoman
- Metelytsia
- Last Judgement Day
- The Sinner at the Gates of Heaven
UPC > 093074060520
Format > New CD
Label > Smithsonian Folkways
Release Date > Release Date: 8.01.25
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.