Halyna Menkush. Strings of My Heart. (2CD). /digi-pack/. // www.UMKA.com.ua

"Halyna Menkush, a famous bandura player made herself known to be bright and original in various spheres of creative activity. Therefore, it is natural that the name of this National Artist of Ukraine, this glorious representative of the Cossack's art, brilliant concert performer and teacher, beloved among numerous listeners, is widely known in Ukraine and all over the world. Being deep and substantial, her art attracts with emotional excitement, spirituality, sincerity and ingenuous reflection of various feelings...

Her repertoire, so diverse in terms of genre, is notable for its novelty and originality and deep emotional performance of Halyna Menkush catches on with the hearts of numerous listeners, people of different ages and nationalities.

It is significant that Halyna Menkush was awarded a Diploma of Honor "To approve the prominent contribution to the 20^th century progress", her name is included to the "Life of Prominent People" reference book and to the publications of the American Bibliographic Institute."

Composer, Candidate of Art Criticism, Honored Art Worker of Ukraine

Bohdana Filts

(information from the polygraph of the disc)

Bandura-Players Trio of the Ukrainian Radio. De viter zemlyu holubyt. /premium, digi-pack/. (Where the Wind Cuddles the Land)

"The Bandura Players Trio of the Ukrainian Radio" – the creative credo of this small but amazingly brilliant team is coded in this name. Although its main task is to make audio records for the Ukrainian radio Fund (as it is a well-known collection, which reflects the history of Ukrainian culture) the Trio has a surprisingly bright creative biography..

Domestic price: 320.60UAH, International price: $22.90USD

Bandura-Players Trio of the Ukrainian Radio. Melodiji ridnoho kraju. (Melodies of the Native Land)

If we are not mistaken, you now see already the second album by this trio – it's nice. Because you start listening – and immediately you are shrouded by such spring, real magic, that you don't want to say or do anything – only to listen. Still, in sounding of the bandura there is some lightness and clarity, which is able to raise you unnoticed over the earth..

Domestic price: 250.60UAH, International price: $17.90USD

Volodymyr Luciw. Ukrainian folk songs & dumy.

Volodymyr Luciw is one of those Ukrainian artists who during their whole life have honored and glorified Ukrainian art in the world. But it happened so that an enormous part of his creative life passed outside Ukraine. It is, actually, possible to say that up to a certain moment he was better known and respected abroad than in his motherland.

Domestic price: 250.60UAH, International price: $17.90USD

Vasyl Lytvyn. Oy polety halko. (Hey, Fly the Daw)

Vasyl Lytvyn has already been singing for almost fifty years – but a disc with his pieces has been released only now. It is possible, sure, to complain on that score – for during the time that has passed a lot has been done, and it would be a pity if his achievements were lost. But it is also a reason to be glad as well – because if there is beginning, continuation may follow.

Domestic price: 264.60UAH, International price: $18.90USD

Halyna Menkush. Strings of My Heart. (2CD). /digi-pack/.

Bandura-Players Trio of the Ukrainian Radio. De viter zemlyu holubyt. /premium, digi-pack/. (Where the Wind Cuddles the Land)

Bandura-Players Trio of the Ukrainian Radio. Melodiji ridnoho kraju. (Melodies of the Native Land)

Volodymyr Luciw. Ukrainian folk songs & dumy.

Vasyl Lytvyn. Oy polety halko. (Hey, Fly the Daw)

Yuri Yatsenko. Sribljastyj kobzy peredzvin. (Kobza silver sounds)

Mykhaylo Koval'. Homin, Homin...