"V-Band YO’GHURT" INFO

"V-Band YO’GHURT" today is - Maria Hmelyova (flute,voice), Daniel DeNisov (V-accordeon), Cyrill Borodin (violin,bass guitar), Orest Krysa (acoustic guitar), Serhey Yakson (V-drums) and Jack Frost (electric guitar, pecussion, voice). The group of musicians has started to develop in 2000 though the present name has received only in 2001. During the years of the existence the ensemble was considerably extended, has transformed from a folk trio into large collective well-known in Ukraine, Russia, and the countries of Europe and America also. All this time group members lives in an creative, performing, and studio recording activities.

From 2005 group exists in a new format under the name “YoGhurt Music Family" where musicians plays compositions not only from the main program, but from their "side-projects" also. As our experience shows, during group performances some of "projects" works supplementing the general program and bring it something especial and fresh.

Name of the group is:

"V-Band YOghurt" (Virtual Band) 2007
"Гурт Йо"Гурт" (in Ukrainian before)
"Ghurt Yo"Ghurt" (in English before)
"Band-U-Band" (till May 2001)

Activities
Concert performances, session studio work and recording the albums.

Music
Due to a variety of creative aspirations and musical interests,
the group"s genre and style spectrum is rather wide:
from folk songs and classical music to rock music and jazz-punk music.
1.Folk music:
Melodies of the Irish folk songs, as well as Balkan countries" folklore interpreted by the Ukrainian musicians. It is an active, energy and fiery instrumental music, interesting both for raising the general vitality and from the viewpoint of ethno-cultural aspect.
2. Ancient and classical music:
Butiful works of ancient Italian composers, as well as those by J.S.Bach, Y.Haydn and W.A.Mozart, will create an elated and festive mood. An exquisite music performed by a classical trio (flute, violin and guitar) will be a decoration for any undertaking.
3.The projects:
of our singers Maria Khmeliova, Danylo Denisov and Orest Krysa are also interesting. They are so diversified as to their material, that we will not take to describing them. We strongly recommend to listen to them.
4. Jack Frost’s creative activity borders on the epatage level, so furious and inspiring it is. His performance is recommended to everyone wishing to tickle one’s nerves.
5. A special song program for the Ukrainian audience will be undoubtedly interesting for many people. Positive music, which is devoid of any aggression, will win minds and hearts of the audience.

Principal tasks
Widening the cultural horizons of the audience,
enrichment of the aesthetic worldview of the people
by new and positive music forms form the moving force
for the musicians of the group, as well as for their performance and creative practice.
Having realized an in-depth commonness of different peoples" music roots,
“Ghurt Yo’Ghurt" presents the best samples of Celtic,
as well as Balkan folk music to the Ukrainian audience.
Ancient and classical music favors aesthetic development of the audience.

Don't hesitate to Contact us (for concerts booking, CD's selling etc.)
Kyrylo Borodin, leader of the group: ph.: (+38039)4937651;
E-mail: kborodin@gmail.com
We will be very pleased to hear something from You!

Wishing You all the best and hoping for our cooperation in the future

“V-Band Yo’Ghurt"