Melos Folk Ensemble

Winnipeg-based Melos Folk Ensemble was formed in November 2005, bringing together some of the city's finest, and most experienced choral and solo vocal performers, and musicians. With a passion for the melody and harmony of their musical heritage, these gifted performers proudly present a large and diverse repertoire of Ukrainian folk music.

Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble

In September of 1969, a dozen or so young men organized a male chorus which would become known as the Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble. Their objectives were to encourage, promote, and preserve their Ukrainian heritage. Through the years, over 125 members have poured their hearts and souls into meeting those objectives.

Shoom - ШУМ

Long Live the Ukrainian Song! Comprised of Terry (Taras) Kraynyk, Terry McGurk, Nathan Mandziuk and Greg (Hrytz) Udod, Winnipeg based Shoom has helped to preserve the Ukrainian song in a very unique way for Ukrainians in North America. Their recordings have been instrumental in teaching our young people the beauty of many Ukrainian classic melodies.

Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Versatility, technical excellence, and a captivating style are the trademarks of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, qualities that have garnered both critical and audience acclaim. These qualities keep the RWB in demand as it presents more than 100 performances every season.

Sofia Bilozor

Sofia Bilozor is a gifted singer/songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She plays the guitar, bandura, piano and several percussive instruments and has released a full length Ukrainian folk song CD "Enchanting Melodies". Sofia brings her talents developed through a diverse musical background and the influence from a wide variety of styles that ranges from classical and jazz to exotic flamenco music from Spain. Sofia has a new and fresh world flavour sound including bandura pieces, bili holos voice singing, flamenco fusion with ukrainian gypsy and even a pop remix! Her music is soulful and passionate and will catch the attention of any song lover.

Violin Virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk

The journey for Vasyl Popadiuk from Ukraine to Toronto has been one of musical adventure, starting at Kiev's Lysenko school for gifted children at the tender age of 7, and continuing at Ukraine's national Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music from age 18. Popadiuk has toured with many prestigious troupes and his newly assembled band’s music is best described as 'Gypsy World Fusion' with classical, jazz, latin and pop undertones

Selkirk Zorya Ukrainian School of Dance

The Selkirk Zorya Ukrainian School of Dance aims to promote the appreciation and preservation of Ukrainian culture as a contributor to the development of Canada’s mosaic culture.  They pride themselves in pursuing and maintaining Ukrainian heritage through dances, music and costuming.

Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg

While best known as the organizing body of Folklorama, the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg runs four programs that fulfill its mission of celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding; F.A.C.E.S, Folklorama, Folklorama Plus and The Stage of Learning.

Canada's National Ukrainian Festival
in Dauphin, MB

Canada's National Ukrainian Festival is a three-day celebration of the rich and vibrant culture and heritage of Ukraine. Among the numerous cultural displays, demonstrations and workshops are a heritage village and memorial park, traditional ovens and ritual bread displays and a folk and visual arts pavilion. The thundering hooves of Cossack riders, the crash of cannon fire and the rousing songs of Ukrainian choirs fill the air. Amateur talent competitions, dancers in traditional costume, scrumptious food and no fewer than four grandstand extravaganzas keep the crowd fully satisfied throughout.

International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art

CIOFF is an international cultural non-governmental Organization (NGO) in formal consultative relations with UNESCO.  Created in 1970, the duty of CIOFF is safeguarding, promotion and diffusion of traditional culture and folklore. CIOFF membership is today representative of more than 75 countries of all continents.