Україна є, Україна буде! Ukraine Is, Ukraine Will Be!

Music by Rostyslav Demchyshyn, lyrics by Zoia Ruzhyn “Ukraine is, Ukraine will be!“ Bandura is a unique Ukrainian folk instrument. The history of the bandura art shows that the bandura appeared in the 16th century among Cossacks who struggled for freedom, independence and unity of the Ukrainian nation. For more than five centuries bandurists’ songs have reflected not only the important historical events but also all the aspects of Ukrainian life. The bandurists’ songs reflecting the ideas of Ukrainians about themselves at all stages of historical development, therefore, gave an answer to a very important question for any nation: who are we? At all stages of Ukrainian history, the bandura united Ukrainians and helped them share their grief of losses as well as the joy of achievements. That is why bandura is the favorite musical instrument of the Ukrainians and the musical symbol of the Ukrainian nation. муз. Ростислава Демчишина, сл. Зої Ружин “Ук