ONUKA

ONUKA

Music band

Genres: electronic, synth-pop, folktronica, experimental, chillwave

Country: Ukraine

ONUKA: History, Music, and Concerts

ONUKA is an internationally recognized Ukrainian electro-folk project that has given traditional musical heritage a contemporary voice. The band combines modern electronic production with authentic Ukrainian instruments, creating music that sounds both rooted in history and unmistakably current.

A New Vision of Ethnic Sound: The Birth of ONUKA

ONUKA was founded by singer and musician Nata Zhyzhchenko and sound producer Yevhen Filatov, also known for The Maneken. Nata's family history played an important role in the project: the name ONUKA, meaning "granddaughter", honors her grandfather Oleksandr Shlonchyk, a renowned maker of musical instruments.

The project's signature style grew from experiments with progressive electronic music and Ukrainian instrumental traditions. Trembitas, sopilkas, banduras, cimbaloms, and less familiar instruments such as the buhay appear alongside synthesizers and processed vocals. This bold approach established ONUKA as a major presence on the Ukrainian music scene from its earliest releases, including the EP "Look".

ONUKA Albums and Popular Songs

Each ONUKA album is conceived as a complete artistic statement with its own themes and social context.

Albums:

• "ONUKA" (2014) explores Ukrainian musical motifs through instruments such as the sopilka, bandura, and trembita.
• "MOZAЇKA" (2018) is a musical story woven from coincidences, circumstances, and symbols.
• "KOLIR" (2021) reveals new shades of the band's vivid electronic and ethnic sound.
• "ROOM" (2023) is a lyrical and therapeutic album dedicated to Ukrainians.

Notable tracks:

• "Misto" and "Time" became the first major hits of ONUKA's debut era.
• "Vidlik", from the EP of the same name, reflects on the Chornobyl disaster.
• "STRUM" addresses environmental and social issues.
• "ZENIT" reached an international audience and appeared in the "Kemuri" presentation at The Game Awards 2023.
• "PEREMOHA" honors the resilience of Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers.

ONUKA Live: Festivals and Solo Concerts

ONUKA concerts bring electronic music, traditional instruments, striking visuals, and sometimes orchestral accompaniment into one immersive performance. The band has appeared at Ukrainian and international festivals including Vyriy, Faine Misto, Sziget Festival, Meet in Beijing, and Pohoda Festival. Check our website for upcoming ONUKA concert dates and tickets.