Date/Time: Sun 14 Sep 2025 4:00PM
Tickets: €35
DakhaBrakha at The Everyman – Sounds from a Safe Harbour
Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, the renowned quartet DakhaBrakha brings their electrifying blend of traditional and global sounds to The Everyman as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour.
In recent decades, Ukrainian traditional music has experienced a powerful revival, emerging from the shadows of Soviet suppression. At the heart of DakhaBrakha’s sound lies the rich, intricate vocal harmonies of Ukrainian polyphony, layered with diverse rhythmic and melodic influences from across the globe, including India, Arabia, Africa, and Australia. Their music pulses with textured layers, thundering basslines, and distorted electric guitars, drawing from jazz, spoken word, rap, and punk, creating a truly dynamic listening experience.
This fusion of styles and genres is what the band calls “ethno chaos” — a celebration of both complexity and freedom. It’s a fusion that unites Ukraine with the world, blurring the lines between tradition and contemporary experimentation.
As much as musicians, DakhaBrakha are activists and educators, using their music as a platform for social change. Their name, meaning “Give/Take” in an ancient language, reflects their philosophy: a continuous exchange of cultural, musical, and personal energies.
Prepare for an unforgettable night of boundless creativity, deep rhythms, and profound storytelling from one of the most unique musical acts to emerge from Ukraine.
