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US
Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, has died at the age 86, but his cover of an anti-war song, which serves as a poignant reminder of the futility of war, has come full circle back to Ukraine.
Jan. 8
Italy
Two Puccini operas staged at the Odesa Opera House in collaboration with Italian institutions exemplify the port city’s defiance of Russia’s attempts to bomb Ukrainians into capitulation.
Dec. 28, 2024
Ukraine
Zelensky promises to seek peace in 2025; Ukrainian families celebrate Christmas at the cemetery; and inside the war-time legacy of ‘Shchedryk’ and ‘Carol of the Bells,’ from Pokrovsk to the world.
Dec. 25, 2024
Music
The melody from Carol of the Bells comes from Ukraine’s Pokrovsk, a city the Russians are desperately trying to capture and rid of Ukrainians.
Nov. 10, 2024
US
The 28-time Grammy winner and producer of Michael Jackson’s bestselling “Thriller” album was also a vocal supporter of Ukraine’s 2014 Euromaidan revolution.
Nov. 5, 2024
France
He found himself outside of Ukraine when the full-scale invasion began and has since then been raising funds for the Ukrainian cause with his concerts.
Oct. 17, 2024
Ukraine
Ukrainian band Okean Elzy’s 30th-anniversary concert moved to the underground bomb shelter, with fans joining in on the chorus as air raid sirens blasted across the Ukrainian capital.
Oct. 17, 2024
Germany
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown composition by a teenage Mozart in a German library while working on the new edition of the archive of his musical works.
Sep. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
INTERVIEW: Stewart is not Ukrainian. He is an American without any Ukrainian roots. Nonetheless, he is a convinced and tireless evangelist of Ukraine’s traditions.
Jul. 7, 2024
Russia
West’s surprise Moscow visit lasted only a day, but that did not save him from criticism from local ultraconservatives who called for West’s entry ban due to his controversial lyrics.
Jul. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Strikes on Kharkiv post office and Kyiv high-rise kill one, injure dozens; Kanye West makes Moscow visit; UK warns of Kremlin elections meddling; AFU tightens grip on Vovchansk plant.
Jul. 1, 2024
Zelensky
Trump rails against aid for Kyiv at rally; Pop legend boo-ed at German concert for Ukraine support; Russian journalist killed by drone; After Peace Summit, Swiss vow to take talks to Moscow, Beijing
Jun. 17, 2024
Music
With many transplanted students having had to leave their musical instruments behind in frontline areas, the donation allows them to keep honing their talents.
May. 11, 2024
Music
The duo Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil made a striking entrance on the Turquoise Carpet. Their outfits, adorned with keys, symbolized homes lost due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
May. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Not only has the war led to greater visibility for Ukrainian culture, it has also spurred musicians to compose works that convey the nation’s current struggle, pain and hope.
Apr. 26, 2024