Unique find! Ukranian Military Band

[mysteryowl]

I wonder, if this is their national anthem?
Very nice!

[blue-wave]

1. No, it's not their national anthem

but it is a very popular folk song in Ukraine. Here's a version of it with English subtitles and a brief explanation of the song.

Oy U Luzi Chervona Kalyna feat Andriy Khlyvnyuk (Boombox) with English lyrics- Remix by Kiffness

Oy U Luzi Chervona Kalyna is a folk song of Ukraine. It speaks of a bush/tree native throughout Ukraine called the Viburnum (Kalyna in Ukrainian). The branches hang low with sadness of what is happening to its beloved Ukraine; the singer speaks of lifting up the plant and singing for the glory of Ukraine.

This version was sung by Andriy Khlyvnyuk and music remixed by Kiffness, translation to English by Charles McGrotty.

Andriy Khlyvnyuk is the lead singer of Ukrainian band 'BoomBox'. Andriy was on tour in the United States of America when Russia invaded his homeland. He left his tour in the US early so that he could return home and join the fight to defend his beloved Ukraine.

Kiffness is a south African music artist known for his many talented remixes.

[mysteryowl]

3. This is great, thank you

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Pretty cool how they combined ancient and modern sound into such an inspirational anthem.

I think Ukraine has found their national identity in this fight with Russia and Fascism. The Ukrainian people are an inspiration to the entire world of democrats.

[niyad]

4. Wonderful find. Any idea when it was done?

I noticed that the women soldiers who were singing did not have weapons as the men did.

[mysteryowl]

5. Posted May 7, 2022

"General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine"

Curious these women don't have weapons.
I sure have seen clips with many women fighters with weapons though.

[niyad]

6. Thank you.

[littlemissmartypants]

7. This is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing this, mysteryowl. ❤