Why Rusychi is named so? Because glorious rusychies (rutheni) are our forefathers and we want to keep the character of the authentic music of our ancient people and to transfer their spirit to our time. "Rusychi" - is energy, that flows from a stage during performance and simply tears. And it is not surprisingly, because sense of our music is in exceptionally positive attitude toward all..."
The aim of the "Rusychi" band’s creative formation is to popularize folk music and bring in wide listeners’ public the big volume of music work, which roots are in the middle and power of old ages. "Rusychi" are from ancient Ukrainian town Bilgorod-Dnistrovsky (Tira, Akkerman), one of the most ancient cities in the world (2500 y.o.).
We use the original Ukrainian melodies and polish up them in contemporary harmonies and rhythms, we try to combine music life of the Ukrainians pas together with a future.
Bright Ukrainian essays of mountains, steppes and sea music are mixed with rock, funk, punk, reggae...
Important things are original Ukrainian national instruments (variety of wood flutes - sopilka, ocarina, cane sopilka and others).
We try to create a positive example for creative youth which searches for itself and trusts in own forces. We are opened for new acquaintances, ideas and co-work with active people.
information from: http://www.myspace.com/rusychi
photo (by Yuriy Opryshko) from official site: http://www.rusychi.org/