DakhaBrakha is a groundbreaking quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, renowned for weaving traditional Ukrainian folk music with global influences to create a bold, unmistakable sound. As musicians, storytellers, and cultural ambassadors, they transcend performance—using their art to educate, inspire, and connect.

Their name, meaning “give/take” in Old Ukrainian, reflects a dynamic exchange at the heart of their music. DakhaBrakha embodies a modern Ukraine that is both deeply rooted in its pre-colonial heritage and shaped by its post-Soviet evolution. Drawing from a rich collage of international sounds, they craft a vibrant, contemporary musical language that resonates across borders.

Through their work, DakhaBrakha invites audiences to experience Ukraine not as a single story, but as a diverse, cosmopolitan culture—one that absorbs, transforms, and contributes to the global artistic landscape.

“The group mixes everything from punk-pop to traditional Ukrainian songs in cool yet beguiling textures, often with the close harmonies usually associated with Balkan music. But it’s really the live shows that take DakhaBrakha beyond mere curiosity to utter brilliance.”—NPR