Bandura goes global: young performers break stereotypes
A new generation of bandura players combines the traditional instrument with modern genres.
A new generation of Ukrainian bandura players is breaking stereotypes about the traditional instrument by combining it with rock, electronics, and hip-hop. A young bandura player from Kyiv has gathered millions of YouTube views with her covers of popular world hits on the bandura. She is now preparing her first album of original music and planning a world tour. The phenomenon has attracted attention from international media and producers who see potential in the bandura for creating a new unique sound.
