“Dakhabrakha – One of my all-time favourite live music bands.  Poetic, skilful, theatrical, raw - If you ask me they belong up there with Bjork and Radiohead….”  

Ahead of DakhaBrakha’s first show at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on 30 November, our Music Producer Laura Ducceschi has penned a few words on the band.

In a world where borders have been – and remain – of great relevance, DakhaBrakha’s transnational music is one of a kind.  Using Ukrainian singing tradition as a base and implementing folk tune influences, these multi-instrumentalists use a variety of traditional instruments from: Ukraine, Africa, India, the West and the Middle East.

Continuing their presence in the UK, DakhaBrakha will be returning to Brighton to perform their first ever live show at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. Their performances assure an always fascinating multi-cultural approach to music and will deliver an eccentric and one of a kind musical treat.

Dressed in traditional wear and high fur hats, the musical quartet present us with a liminal performance that mixes theatricality with music presentation. In unison, their lyrical verses harmonious beautifully when working together with the percussion which is a key element of their music. With the variety of small/midsized drums they accentuate each spoken word passage throughout – an instrumental and vocal range that is alluring to say the least.

The band’s name literally translates to “give-take”, which fits perfectly to the enriching experience that they will grant their audience. Give these musical artists a chance to take away an unforgettable musical evening that will make you revaluate what musical performance should be like.”

Tickets available from our website here.