DiasporaPublished: 13 June 2026 at 11:58

Ukrainian Ethnomusicologist Marička: Art as a Weapon for Freedom

Marička, a Ukrainian ethnomusicologist and activist living in Canada, has used art to support Ukraine since the 2014 Maidan events. Her latest project 'Daughters of Donbas' topped the European world music chart in April with debut album 'Songs of Stolen Children'.

Marička, a Canadian-based Ukrainian ethnomusicologist, folklorist, and public activist, has dedicated her voice and art to Ukraine's freedom struggle since the 2014 Maidan barricades. She gained international recognition through projects such as 'Божичі', 'Lemon Bucket Orkestra', 'Balaklava Blues', and the latest ensemble 'Daughters of Donbas'. The group's debut album 'Songs of Stolen Children' reached the first position on the European world music chart in April 2026, underscoring the power of creativity in the political arena.

Comments

Choose a username (stays yours for good):

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category

Diaspora

Swimming Instructor Warns: Alcohol and Water Don't Mix

Latvia has the highest drowning mortality rate among men in the EU, and alcohol is often involved in these tragedies, says swimming instructor Inga Amerika.

LSM Diaspora · 2 h ago

Diaspora

Bank of Latvia Lowers GDP Forecast, Raises Inflation Expectations

The Bank of Latvia now expects slower GDP growth and higher inflation this year and the next two years compared to its December forecasts.

LSM Diaspora · 5 h ago

Diaspora

Brigadier General Biletskyi: Peace in Ukraine Only After Russia Suffers Serious Defeat

Ukrainian Brigadier General Andriy Biletskyi stated that peace in Ukraine will only come after Russia suffers a serious defeat. He made the remark while receiving 14 infantry fighting vehicles from Latvia.

LSM Diaspora · 8 h ago