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Kalyna / n. (pl. same)/ pr. ka-li-na/ 1. the red acid berry produced by some plants (as Vaccinium oxycoccos and V. macrocarpon) of the heath family 2. Ukrainian band from Winnipeg, Canada [English=Cranberry].

Kalyna has been helping Ukrainians party in Western Canada for over twenty years. Over those years the band has mastered the art of “Polkology” (the study of helping people polka better and faster). Kalyna’s unique combination of youth and experience presents an energy and musical style that is unique and entertaining. The music drifts from traditional to contemporary settling in the middle for the most part. Kalyna prides themselves as being one of the hardest working bands in Canada, they play long and hard to ensure that people are having a good time. This is also represented in their long list of albums, the members of Kalyna provide all the instrumentation and vocals on all their albums.

Kalyna is:
Tammy Wasylowski-Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Andrew Duplak-Drums
Dean Wasylowski-Lead Vocals, Violin, Bass Guitar, Mandolin
Dale Wasylowski-Accordion, Keyboards
David Pestrak-Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Cymbaly

The variety of instrumentation provided by Kalyna allows the band to play a huge mixture of music. Also, unlike many other bands, Kalyna has a male and female lead singer, which doubles the repertoire of most bands. Kalyna’s variety of country and rock is quite extensive and will round-out any zabava, dance, or wedding.

Kalyna would be a great addition to your event, either as part of a stage show or a zabava or both. Kalyna will make that extra effort to ensure that your patrons are having a great time and to put together a show that is entertaining while providing music that is danceable. You can be sure that any success that Kalyna has attained is due to hard work and diligence, which has earned them a reputation as one of Canada's top zabava bands.

“This is the best band that I have seen since the D-drifters”
Mickey Sheppard of Mickey and Bunny fame

“The mix of music that you guys play is amazing”
Lorne Swereda

"One of the most popular dance & show bands around. Their sound is unique
and their music features everything from Ukrainian classics to today's favorites. Great band! "
Robert J. Tomkins (Popular radio personality)

     

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