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One of the interesting side effects of the continued march of globalization's steady boots is the sound clash that results from regional artists diving headlong into the diverse musical universe, creating a whole potpourri of surprising sounds in the process. The small Eastblok label is devoted to the music of Eastern Europe, and with the signing of the Ukrainian group Haydamaky, they may have scored the next big act on the world music scene.
(...) It should also be noted that even though Haydamaky are strong advocates for their culture, the music of Haydamaky draws on numerous influences that are further afield than Ukraine, and the band has appeared at numerous music festivals in support of democracy.
Ukraine Calling is quite a bit different from earlier Haydamaky releases, building on the massive statement of their 2004 release Boguslav, which set Haydamaky's love for folk music and folk instrumentation into dub contexts undercut with the occasional buzzing punk guitar. The brilliant packaging of Ukraine Calling indicates the attitude within: a wooden flute sits on a naked shoulder covered with an enormous Ukrainian tattoo. (...)
Sure, the combination of folk music and modern songwriting has become fairly standard, but Haydamaky make it all sound fresh and, I dare say, exotic and dangerous on Ukraine Calling. Haydamaky have produced one of the most original releases in recent memory.
– Lee Blackstone
(...) It should also be noted that even though Haydamaky are strong advocates for their culture, the music of Haydamaky draws on numerous influences that are further afield than Ukraine, and the band has appeared at numerous music festivals in support of democracy.
Ukraine Calling is quite a bit different from earlier Haydamaky releases, building on the massive statement of their 2004 release Boguslav, which set Haydamaky's love for folk music and folk instrumentation into dub contexts undercut with the occasional buzzing punk guitar. The brilliant packaging of Ukraine Calling indicates the attitude within: a wooden flute sits on a naked shoulder covered with an enormous Ukrainian tattoo. (...)
Sure, the combination of folk music and modern songwriting has become fairly standard, but Haydamaky make it all sound fresh and, I dare say, exotic and dangerous on Ukraine Calling. Haydamaky have produced one of the most original releases in recent memory.
– Lee Blackstone
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