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Ukrainian ethno-rock band Perkalaba of Ivano-Frankivsk is coming to Kyiv to give a big solo concert.

Formed in 1998, the band got its name after one of the most remote mountain villages in the Ukrainian Carpathians, and is now a frequent guest at various ethnic festivals both in Ukraine and abroad. In fact, this is about the only local band that can boast frequent touring in European countries.

During the forthcoming concert in Kyiv nine energetic members of the band playing guitars, tube, trombone, accordion, drums, percussion and cymbals will perform songs from their new album Dido, as well as their most famous hits, including Guley, a Hutsul rendition of Sting’s megahit Desert Rose.

Their music is an explosive mixture of reggae, ska-punk with folk richly seasoned with traditional Hutsul music elements.

Perkalaba. July 19. 8 p.m. Bochka. Hr 70. 22 Verkhniy Val.
200-0360.