Dec 19, 2024

ADVISORY: The Fabled Music of the Bandura: A Performance by Julian Kytasty

Hi Everyone,

WHAT: Join virtuoso musician Julian Kytasty as he performs songs on the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian stringed folk instrument similar to the lute and the zither. During the performance, Julian will also speak to the history and lore of the instrument, including its relationship to Ukrainian folk traditions and culture. The performance will include a Q&A session. ASL interpretation available upon request by Jan. 6, 2025, Email laura.mueller@dca.nm.gov. WHO: Julian Kytasty was born in Detroit, Michigan into a family of Ukrainian refugees who came to the United States after World War II. He is a third generation bandurist, first learning the instrument from his father and grandfather. In 1980, he moved to New York to become the artistic director of the New York School of Bandura. Since then, his multifaceted work as a performer, recording artist, composer, teacher, and ensemble leader has redefined the possibilities of his instrument. He has been a guest lecturer at many universities including Yale, Harvard, Wesleyan, and the University of California. In September 2021, President Zelensky awarded Julian the title Honored Artist of Ukraine in a ceremony in New York City. WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, 2 p.m. WHERE: Museum of International Folk Art | 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 WHY: This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine . *Images can be found here . *Event listing on MOIFA’s website and registration found here .

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Thanks, Ash

Ashley Espinoza ashley.espinoza@dca.nm.gov (505) 479-0906

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