Perkalaba
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Perkalaba
a Ukrainian
band from Ivano-Frankivsk
playing music combining elements of hutsul
-folk
, Ska
and Punkrock.
Compared to artists like Goran Bregović
or Zabranjeno pušenje
.
Named after a tiny Hutzul-village in the Carpathian mountains, which is their musical Zion, they mix all kinds of music of the Ukrainian regions with Punk and Ska-elements to an energetic Hutzul-Ethno-Ska. It's their freaky show, the charismatic singer and their joy of playing what fascinates the audience even at extended two and a half hours gigs. Moreover the band is always full of nonsense, so spontaneous unplugged sessions at all imaginable places are one of their peculiarities
Perkalaba started their career 1998 in Ivano-Frankivsk (west Ukraine) and at first played in local underground clubs Ska-Punk with slight Roots-Reggae influences. Later the band turned more towards their roots - Hutzul-music.
Initially they toured across the Ukraine and then played several gigs in Poland, Russia, Germany, Austria,Switherland, Holland.
They were finally discovered on the "Rock Existenzia Festival" in Kiev were the amazed audience realized that they were facing a true gem, that was fooling around with the audience. At the "orange revolution" Perkalaba were also a mainspring and the band was facing their new future.
Nowadays everybody in the Ukraine, Poland and on Folk-Rock festivals all over the world knows the band Perkalaba.
The music of Perkalaba is inspired by various ethnic music from around the world, especially from various regions of Ukraine, such as Hutzul, Bukovyna and Zakarpattya. Other influences include the punk music of the Pogues' Shane McGowan, Element of Crime and from reggae such bands and artists as Bob Marley, Manu Chao, Skatalites. Now Perkalaba plays in Balkan beat style mixed with Gutzul roots.
In 2011 they recorded a new album titled "Dido" (Grandfather). One of the song is featured by Eugene Hutz
, Gogol Bordello
, who is a big fan and friend of Perkalaba.
The album will be presented on December 1st 2011 at the Sullivan Room Kiev , Ukraina.
Discography:
2005 - Горрри! / Highlands
2006 - Qzzaargh vs Perkalaba
2007 - Горрри! (перевидання) / Highlands! (re-issue)
2007 - Говорить Івано-Франківськ / Ivano-Frankivsk On The Air
2011 - Dido
a Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
band from Ivano-Frankivsk
Ivano-Frankivsk
Ivano-Frankivsk is a historic city located in the western Ukraine. It is the administrative centre of the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast , and is designated as its own separate raion within the oblast, municipality....
playing music combining elements of hutsul
Hutsuls
Hutsuls are an ethno-cultural group of Ukrainian highlanders who for centuries have inhabited the Carpathian mountains, mainly in Ukraine, the northern extremity of Romania .-Etymology:...
-folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
, Ska
Ska
Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...
and Punkrock.
Compared to artists like Goran Bregović
Goran Bregovic
Goran Bregović is one of the most internationally known modern musicians and composers of the Balkans. He currently splits his time between Paris and Belgrade, where he settled down during the Yugoslav Wars.Bregović has composed for such varied artists as Iggy Pop and Cesária Évora...
or Zabranjeno pušenje
Zabranjeno pušenje
Zabranjeno Pušenje is a Yugoslavian garage rock band from Sarajevo, closely associated with the New primitivism cultural movement and the radio and television satire show Top Lista Nadrealista...
.
Named after a tiny Hutzul-village in the Carpathian mountains, which is their musical Zion, they mix all kinds of music of the Ukrainian regions with Punk and Ska-elements to an energetic Hutzul-Ethno-Ska. It's their freaky show, the charismatic singer and their joy of playing what fascinates the audience even at extended two and a half hours gigs. Moreover the band is always full of nonsense, so spontaneous unplugged sessions at all imaginable places are one of their peculiarities
Perkalaba started their career 1998 in Ivano-Frankivsk (west Ukraine) and at first played in local underground clubs Ska-Punk with slight Roots-Reggae influences. Later the band turned more towards their roots - Hutzul-music.
Initially they toured across the Ukraine and then played several gigs in Poland, Russia, Germany, Austria,Switherland, Holland.
They were finally discovered on the "Rock Existenzia Festival" in Kiev were the amazed audience realized that they were facing a true gem, that was fooling around with the audience. At the "orange revolution" Perkalaba were also a mainspring and the band was facing their new future.
Nowadays everybody in the Ukraine, Poland and on Folk-Rock festivals all over the world knows the band Perkalaba.
The music of Perkalaba is inspired by various ethnic music from around the world, especially from various regions of Ukraine, such as Hutzul, Bukovyna and Zakarpattya. Other influences include the punk music of the Pogues' Shane McGowan, Element of Crime and from reggae such bands and artists as Bob Marley, Manu Chao, Skatalites. Now Perkalaba plays in Balkan beat style mixed with Gutzul roots.
In 2011 they recorded a new album titled "Dido" (Grandfather). One of the song is featured by Eugene Hutz
Eugene Hütz
Eugene Hütz , September 6, 1972) is a Ukrainian-born singer and composer, most notable as the frontman of the critically acclaimed New York Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. Hütz is also a DJ and actor.-Early life:...
, Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
, who is a big fan and friend of Perkalaba.
The album will be presented on December 1st 2011 at the Sullivan Room Kiev , Ukraina.
Discography:
2005 - Горрри! / Highlands
2006 - Qzzaargh vs Perkalaba
2007 - Горрри! (перевидання) / Highlands! (re-issue)
2007 - Говорить Івано-Франківськ / Ivano-Frankivsk On The Air
2011 - Dido