Co-presented by Sunflower Seeds Ukraine
Ukrainian sirens YAGÓDY, kick off their 2026 US tour with two nights at the Dairy Arts Center. Celebrated for their “primal energy” (Chicago Reader, March 2025) and hypnotic vocal harmonies, this quartet blends ethno-ritual performances with feminine resilience for a “dynamic and contemporary” (Minneapolis Star Tribune) experience.
Since making their North American debut in 2025, YAGÓDY has continued to evolve their craft, recently releasing a haunting new single, “Koni,” and video from director and cinematographer Olia Klymuk.
In this original song inspired by her grandmother, YAGÓDY founder Zoriana Dybovska sings of “the youth that passes and the love that lives in memories.” The song draws on the image of the willow tree, a central motif in Ukrainian folklore that acts as an emblem of tenderness, grief, and endurance.
The three original vocalists of YAGÓDY—Zoriana Dybovska, Vasylyna Voloshyn, Tetiana Voitiv, and accordionist Nadiia Parashchuk—continue their mission to preserve, reinterpret, and breathe new life into Ukrainian Ukrainian folk songs and traditions from around the world. YAGÓDY’s repertoire will also include music from their self-titled debut album as well as original singles “Tsunamia,” which placed in Ukraine’s national Eurovision selection, and the defiant anthem “BRamaYa.” They will be joined on tour by drummer Teimyraz Gogitidze.