Sisters Telnyuk, Halyna and Lesya, knew they belonged onstage from very early in life.
Born to a family of Ukrainian poet and writer Stanislav Telnyuk, they grew up spoiled by classical art, literature and music. At the age of 13, the teenagers wrote their first song. Some 20 years on, they were collaborating with the Rolling Stones.
Guitarist Mick Taylor from the legendary band wondered what blues would sound like on a kobza, traditional Ukrainian music instrument. To find out, Halyna translated into Ukrainian the Stones’ “Love in Vain,” which Taylor and Lesya recorded playing the guitar and kobza.
The Telnyuks, however, are more about composing their own lyrics and music than collaborating with others.
Expect a fusion of jazz, blues, folk and art rock on Monday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m., Kyiv Operetta Theatre, 53/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St., metro Respublikansky Stadion, 287-6257. Tickets: Hr 40-200
