Lecture-Recital, Ann Arbor, 12/6/25, 8pm - "Bandura – the Soul of Ukraine”

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Thanks to Bruce for this information that he received from Elena Luchina.

Recital/Lecture

(A bandura is a Ukrainian plucked-string folk-instrument combining elements of 

the zither and lute.  Until the 1940s, it was often called a kobza. 

Early instruments resembled lutes and had five or twelve strings.)

“Bandura – the Soul of Ukraine”: Julian Kytasty, bandura

Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 8:00 pm

Cady Room
Stearns Building
2005 Baits Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Free - no tickets required

Join us for the program “Bandura – the Soul of Ukraine” featuring guest 

artist Julian Kytasty – celebrated bandura player, composer and singer. 

This lecture-recital will include the music and background story of the

 glorious tradition of Ukrainian blind minstrels (Kobzar) as well as 

modern compositions of Mr. Kytasty. Julian Kytasty will perform on 

two different historical instruments. U-M student Anton Greene will 

join Mr. Kytasty for a joint jazz saxophone- bandura song.

More:

https://smtd.umich.edu/event/06-december-2025-9/