KALUSH

**KALUSH** is a genre-blending Ukrainian band that skyrocketed to global fame after winning the **2022 Eurovision Song Contest** with their emotional anthem *"Stefania,"* a tribute to Ukrainian mothers and the resilience of their homeland. Fronted by rapper and founder Oleh Psiuk, the group fuses hip-hop, folk, and electronic beats while weaving in traditional instruments like the *sopilka* (Ukrainian flute) and lyrical themes rooted in Ukrainian identity. Their music often feels like a modern love letter to their culture—mixing gritty rap flows with soulful melodies and references to folklore.

The band’s name nods to Oleh’s hometown, **Kalush**, in western Ukraine, and their work has taken on deeper meaning since Russia’s invasion, with tracks like *"Червона нитка"* (Red Thread) and *"Грай музикант"* (Play, Musician) celebrating unity and heritage. Recent releases like *"Тиші немає"* (There Is No Silence) and *"Розбуди мене"* (Wake Me Up) continue their signature style: raw, poetic storytelling layered over beats that feel both contemporary and timeless. While they’ve become symbols of Ukrainian resistance, KALUSH remains, at heart, a crew of artists turning personal stories into shared anthems.

Genres

Pop

Alternative

Hip Hop

Folk

Electronic

Rock

Rap

World

Indie

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Latest Release

Покохав

KALUSH

Single - Released February 27, 2025