Musical Vanguards at the Dairy presents: YAGÓDY

With primal percussion, hypnotic vocal harmonies and immersive ethno-drama performances, Ukrainian folk group YAGÓDY brings their mesmerizing sound to North America for the first time this spring. The four women of 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. YAGÓDY has performed at major festivals across Europe, enchanting listeners in Poland, Germany, and beyond and are set to spread their rich history through vibrant concerts across North America.