Digitally recorded, mixed, & mastered at Jonar Studio, Burlington, Ontario

Produced by Ron Cahute and Roman Klun
Vocal Arrangements by Voloshky
Musical Arrangement & Orchestration by Ron Cahute
Cover Photograph by Sarah Beck
Additional Photography by George Hupka

The female vocal trio Voloshky released its second album of popular Ukrainian songs, Fantazia, in May of 1999.

More than 200 people attended the launch and social evening on May 6th. Larry Klopoushak, director of the Lastiwka Choir, acted as master of ceremonies for the program. Mayor Henry Dayday of Saskatoon recalled hearing members of the trio singing in Ukraine in 1992, and extended his congratulations on their latest achievement.

Michel Lalonde of CBC Radio, Regina sent written greetings. Referring to Voloshky's participation in CBC's live Regina multicultural concert in December l998, (subsequently broadcast nationally) Mr. Lalonde stated, "All the comments we had from our audience were unanimous; everyone was blown away by their performance and wanted to know where and when they could hear more." He called the "Fantazia" album "a delight to the ear and a comfort to the soul."

Ron Cahute, of the Toronto-based Ukrainian dance band Burya is the producer and musical accompanist for the album. He commented: "They're wonderful voices, they have a unique blend. It doesn't come along very often in the music business when you hear three voices that just work" and added, "This album as of today is going to be the comparative album for trios ... when a trio decides to put out an album, it will be compared to Fantazia.

Voloshky made a special presentation to John Moroz of Edmonton, their first guitarist and mentor from their early performing years. Voloshky completed the program with thanks and recognition to those who assisted with the album and followed with a performance of four selections from the new album. Their rendition of the medley Fantazia resulted in a spontaneous standing ovation.

1. Oy Hylia
      Dedicated to the Yevshan girls.
2. Vodohrai  (V. Evasiuk)
3. Hylia, Hylia, Siri Hoosy
4. Dva Persteni (V. Evasiuk)
5. Meni Vorozhka Vorozhyla)
6. A Maty Khodyt' Na Kurhan 
7. Fantazia 
    Dedicated to "The Ivan" in our lives, John Moroz.
8. Hutsulka Ksynia (P. Savytski)
    Dedicated to Ksenya Foty.
9. Ya Peedu V Daleki Hory (V.Evasiuk) 
     In memory of Kvitka Cisyk.
10. Chom Ty Ne Preyshow 
11. Ya Zh Tebe Pidmanoola  (Featuring Ron Cahute)
12. Zeleneye Zhyto - Inspired by Trio Lybid'

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Support:

The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko 
UWAC Hanka Romanchych Branch, Saskatoon
UWAC, Hudson Bay, Prince Albert, North Battleford, Moose Jaw, Cudworth
Ukrainian Orthodox Men's Club, Saskatoon, Canora, Prince Albert
New Community Savings & Credit Union Ltd.
Very Reverend Bohdan & Dobrodika Olya Demczuk
Ann Markowsky, Rose Hnatiuk, Mary & Nick Budziak,
John & Cindy Didula, Ann Ewanchuk, Nestor Ortynsky,
John & Connie Senkiw
 

Also Thanks To:

Ihor and Clara Baczynskyj, Sarah Beck, Didula, Ann Hluchaniuk, Rose Hnatiuk, George Hupka, Larry Klopoushak, Lilia Kompritchevska, Serhij Koroliuk, Ilaria Maximiuk, Brenda Slaferek, Lastiwka Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Choir.

To order Voloshky CDs and Tapes — call 1-866-566-1341
order online at www. musicmax.ca

or email voloshka@hotmail.com

 

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