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Soul of the Bandura: Music & Stories from Ukraine

featuring Julian Kytasty

This is the first concert of the 2025 Center for World Music concert series Echoes of Time.

La Jolla Community Center

Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening with Julian Kytasty, whose playing of the bandura, Ukraine’s national instrument, evokes haunting memories of Russian and Soviet suppression of Ukrainian national identity. Julian’s singing of epic songs and his playing of free improvisations and modern world music blend tradition with innovation to reveal the bandura’s expressive depth.

Following the performance, we’ll invite you to take part in a Q&A session with Julian to gain insight into his creative process and the remarkable journey that has established him as a leading bandurist.

Neighborhood: La Jolla

La Jolla Community Center

6811 La Jolla Blvd
San Diego, CA 92037

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Contact Info

ecavallero@centerforworldmusic.org

Date & Time

Jan 17, 2025
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Price

General Seating: $35 | VIP Seating: $55

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