Ukrainian musician Marichka reaches top of world music chart with 'Daughters of Donbas'
Marichka, a Ukrainian ethnomusicologist and activist living in Canada who has dedicated her art to Ukraine's freedom struggle since the 2014 Maidan events, reached number one on the European world music chart in April 2026 with her debut album 'Songs of Stolen Children' by the band 'Daughters of Donbas'.
Creativity and Politics
Marichka, a Ukrainian ethnomusicologist, folklorist, and public activist based in Canada, has been using her voice and art for Ukraine's liberation since the 2014 Maidan barricades. She gained international recognition through projects such as “Божичі”, “Lemon Bucket Orkestra”, “Balaklava Blues”, and most recently the band “Daughters of Donbas”.
In April 2026, the debut album “Songs of Stolen Children” by “Daughters of Donbas” reached the number one spot on the European world music chart. This achievement underscores the belief that creative individuals cannot remain outside politics, and Marichka sees it as a manifestation of the revolution of dignity.
