Kommuna Lux - Urban Folk Music from Ukraine

“In Odesa, people find togetherness. In Odesa, all will laugh and sing." Ukraine’s Kommuna Lux validates these words from an old poem, performing their own style called "Odesa Gangsta Folk:" thrilling klezmer music and common gangster folk songs from their hometown, all with a dose of rocket fuel.

Odesites have always been known for their great tolerance, easy-going lifestyle, and very special sense of humor. This multicultural port city is world-famous for its significant Jewish culture and for being the birthplace of the Urban Chanson genre. The streets are rich with nostalgia and a bohemian Black Sea coastal vibe. These are set to a timeless new level by the vibrant performances of the lovely singer Bagrat Tsurkan and his charming musicians. Kommuna Lux plays joyful songs and melodies from Odesa and all Eastern Europe in spiced up arrangements.

Kommuna Lux is committed to spreading their vibrant, bohemian Odesa folk music and raising awareness and support for Ukraine. Their repertoire includes songs that tell the history and spirit of their hometown, Odesa. This historic port city was recently the site of a devastating attack that killed dozens of civilians. As the war rages on, the ballads that echo the city’s past reflect the vibrant cultural narrative of Odesa’s enduring legacy.