Yagódy is one of the most charismatic contemporary Ukrainian folk bands of the past decade. Founded in Lviv, Ukraine, in 2016 by Zoryana Dybovska, Yagody (“berries”) is rooted in Ukrainian and Balkan musical traditions that perform on drums, percussion, guitar, bass, and accordion.
YAGÓDY are on a mission to preserve their culture by both reviving and reinterpreting folk songs while donning traditional clothing and costumes like the ornately embroidered Vyshyvanka. Sometimes heartbreaking and often rebellious, YAGÓDY’s music is a testament to the land, and spirit of the people of Ukraine. They poetically describe their concerts as, “the songs of wild tribes. This is the voice of your ancestors. This is live energy. It is a dance with voices. This is how our nature smells. This is how our blood sounds.”
The self-titled debut album, YAGÓDY, released in 2020 introduced the world to their unique sound, featuring powerful renditions of Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian folk songs. In 2024, the group won over audiences at the Eurovision Songwriting Contest with their original song “Tsunamia” placing fifth at the national selection finals.
