NAOFI. Melodies Of Ukraine. Ninth CD. // www.UMKA.com.ua

"The ninth disc created by the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine within the series "Melodies of Ukraine" is an interesting attempt to reproduce folk and popular authors' songs in instrumental performance only, without the vocal. Timbre richness, bright expressive opportunities of folk instruments, delicate feeling of the energy of the music material and the general emotional breathing allowed creating the song music masterpieces of the Ukrainian people. When listening to this disc, everyone will discover in him/herself and will feel an inexhaustible spiritual source and will get extraordinary aesthetical and emotional pleasure due to the harmony, raciness and diversity of senses. All human feelings, moral health, sincerity and love are conveyed in these songs. Such a disc is really needed. Because today, when Ukraine is striving and affirming common human ideals, we especially need the folk song and folk music, for it helps, in the global urbanized world, to preserve one's culture, morality and the ineradicable Ukrainian spirit."
V. Gutsal laureate of the National Shevchenko Award, the People's Artist of Ukraine, Professor
(information from the CD's polygraphy)

Oles' Zhuravchak. Spivucha sopilka 3: Sny Karpat. (Singing sopilka 3: Dreams of the Carpathians)

He is still able to fire up and refresh with light silver brooks of flying notes – and to thrill with unhurried lyricism of melodies. The modern and traditional interlace in his performance absolutely naturally, melodies of other peoples grow into Ukrainian basis simply and naturally – one even does not notice all of that at once. And – it is done in a talented way.

Domestic price: 208.60UAH, International price: $14.90USD

Vognesmih. Kraine U. (Country U).

Various synthesis is, actually, a characteristic sign of music by Vognesmih – as it has two powerful grounds. One is rock sounding, strong, deep, modern. The second is the ethnic component, which is based on the pleasantly extensive palette of authentic instruments.

Domestic price: 256.20UAH, International price: $18.30USD

Oles' Zhuravchak. Singing sopilka 2.

His solo performance and performance accompanied by an orchestra sound very bright and cheerful. Especially because there has been found the possibility for not only for classical compositions, but also for creative search. To make a long story short – it is good.

Domestic price: 208.60UAH, International price: $14.90USD

Ukrainian Barvy. Etno MIX. /digi-pack/

We have already repeatedly met Ukrainian Barvy – and the group has never disappointed us. It feels identically easy in absolutely different styles, it performs very varied music – spiritual, ceremonial, classic, modern, folk, variety art.

Domestic price: 186.20UAH, International price: $13.30USD