DakhaBrakha - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) 

What may be most remarkable about this group is, well into their second decade, they are still improving, still working hard to get better. Being as how they are already the best live performing band I've ever seen, that's saying something. It's been slightly more than a year since I serendipitously discovered DakhaBrakha (from previous KEXP performances). I still can hardly listen to anyone else, they are simply the most amazing musical performers I've ever heard. Their songs are complex, yet accessible. Their instrumental work, though they claim it's not really virtuosic, is rock solid. They always seem to play the right note at the right time, work together as a single unit made up of four individuals. And the singing is ethereal, wild, transcendental, beautiful, sublime, breathtaking, etc, etc. DAKHABRAKHA!

this is Ukraine. this music is a pride for the whole world. дякую DakhaBrakha

I am so proud of you. I was a fan before the war. Ireland will continue to help. We have an accomodation problem but we will continue to help

Jim Carroll of the Irish Times wrote this of their performance at WOMAD 2014. "Then came the most compelling hour of the whole festival. Three women in white dresses and tall furry stovepipe hats sitting in a row, one playing cello and other two on percussion. To their right, a balding nondescript man in an embroidered jacket with a concertina and hand-drum. This was DakhaBrakha from the Ukraine, a one-time visitor to our own, late, lamented Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures. The women sing, their voices wild, free and magnificent; the cello sets up a riff like heavy metal, and the percussion marches like a shamanic army. The big crowd in the tent is utterly bewitched. Suddenly, the percussion stops and the male figure plays a gentle tune on the melodeon and then accompanies it with the sweetest falsetto voice. This beautiful piece continues until the percussion and cello crash back in and he roars and growls like a demented being over the top of it until it all quietens again and he is back to a sweet falsetto. Extraordinary, surprising and inspired. The show ends with a huge roar of approval and a mass waving of Ukrainian flags." It was one of the most wonderful music experiences of my life (and of the friends I urged to come as I listened to them warm up) 🎶

~stiring ... awakening stuff . Another musical dimension ha ha - still loving u guys* -sharing with the world* Banging* Love U.K.

Remember all the concerts you were at? Badly rarely performers could sing live as much as on an album. This band can! Can imitate musical instruments, sounds of nature, animals... Can be in different genres and even read rap. The music is so strong. Even without knowing the words you will get the max ears pleasure! It's worth listening and sharing! Many thanks to the performers! Dackabrakha the best!☄

I'm a simple man. I see a new DakhaBrakha live performance and i have to give it a thumbs up after the first intro. They just never disappoint.

You just fall in love with them.

Every show by DakhaBrakha on KEXP is so different. Love all three. This is just great!

I love the personality of all four. They are so desirable in their own way.

When I hear their music I always think that I would love to watch them during their creative process. Their music is so special!

いやいや素晴らしいです。from Japan!

Wow! They've really evolved since their KEXP performance 3 years ago

I am absolutely in love with this band. I just stumbled onto a video yesterday, and I'm hooked. I would love to see them live.

That was the most punk rock thing I have ever seen. Wow.

The spirit of that woman in the cello and my spirit just married

Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time

Wonder!!! congrats from Portugal

Дякую!!! ДахаБраха як завжди неперевершені!!!!

Які ж ви чудові та прекрасні! І вживу такі щирі та прості люди, від яких йде неймовірно позитивна енергія. I'm so proud of you my dear DakhaBrakha!

I saw them at Bonnaroo a while back without ever having heard of them before and was completely blown away. I come back to them time and time again on the internet.

Enjoying this beatiful perfomance from Mendoza, Argentina, great sounds and transcendental.

Дякую, ДахаБраха, за незрівнянні ні з чим відчуття. Як завжди.

)))Обожаю Даху .Украина Родная спасибо тебе за музыку я вас люблю вы наша душа👍👍👍😀😀😀

Найкращі.

This music speaks to my soul as if retrieving ancestral memories.

I have seen them twice. One of my favorites.

I've Boarded The Wrong Plane (Rembetika): that has to be one of the greatest songs I have ever heard - amazing...

Запав у душу другий трек. Після відвідин концерту вживу, захотілось саме цю композицію переслухати безліч разів.

Très touchant les morceaux joués. Olena a une voix Magnifique, j'ai plein d'émotions à l' écouter . Bises à vous quatre. 👍😍

0:50 Khyma 8:30 I've Boarded The Wrong Plane (Ya Siv Ne V Toy Litak) 17:21 Plyve choven 21:59 Lado

Did you hold on to this? Their previous two KEXP appearances are excellent. They had a live feeling but studio sound. This did not disappoint. while not in studio the sound was still awonderful mix. DakhaBraka has become my daily uplift for the last year, yes I'm way behind but they're a positive force playing their world ethno variety of music that goes beyond language, or genera. It's constantly evolving avoiding becoming caricatures of themselves, pigeon holed into playing that one sing along song for the crowd . I would love to see a tour with them and with Nina's other band Dakh Daughters who also had great sessions at KEXP. A Dakh festival tour throughout the states.

I came here today because I was looking for Ukrainian music to connect somehow with the brave Ukrainian people. What an amazing band and what a great performance!

Bravo! Magnifique! J'adore. Love from Quebec, Canada

Бравоооо! Незнаю як у залі а на екрані за вами спостерігатиі слухати дуже приємно. І за лицями і за руками. Бравоооооо!

Just happened to find this on the TV. I don't even speak or understand that language. But it caught my interest and I love it. Thanks for sharing that with us

Toujours aussi envoûtant. Merci pour le plaisir de vous écouter. Amitiés de FRANCE

Wow!!! Shivers down my spine!!! Congrats and thanks!

Thank you very much Dakha Brakha! Excellent performance as always! Thank you KEXP for bringing their exceptional music to us!

3 superbe femme et un homme, avec des voix et un sourire magnifique. Un Talant incomparable.je suis totalement sous le charme, surtout de la batteuse.

It’s really lovely hearing Olena having such a lead on vocals in this performance. This is another stunning set. I do hope that the band play the UK soon. Actually, the more I have watched this video, the more I am moved by Olena’s performance; real Mary Poppins... practically perfect in every way!👏👏👏

“I’ve boarded the wrong plane” is outstanding!

I've been following them for 15 years. They never disappoint! Arguably the best band from Ukraine right now

Неможливо відірватися!!! Як жеж це добре!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

“Lado” was so much fun! Bravo!

Мне нравится 👍👍👍 Слушаю в Казахстане.

I had the pleasure to see DakhaBrakha at Womad in 2019 ... absolutely blew my mind ... Love them xx

My only problem with any KEXP performance is that it is always so short and leaving you wanting MORE! :)

That cello sound is bionic.

Another fantastic KEXP performance, please release them all together on CD!

Great new sounds Dakhabrakha! I´ve Boarded The Wrong Plane is especially fantastic, miss you Verna

So fun and unique. Really enjoyable.

Lovining them - viva Ukraine. KEXP - you, guys are incredible to bring them so often to stage there. Love you too

Отримала справжню насолоду від почутого і побаченого. Ви - надзвичайні. Дякую.

Wowzaa your collective amazing .... harmonies 👌

Люблю Даха Браха!

Браво! Весь в мурашках) Гениальные музыканты!!! Thx KEXP

so perfect timing in all..

Lovely Cello!

Grande Dakha Brakha. Espero que venham mais ao Brasil.

26 хвилин пройшли на одному диханні. Дякую!

Кайфую! Красави!)))

I love them so much! Thank you KEXP.

Розпирає від гордісті що світ має змогу чути цей унікальний проект)

very cool music. I agree with... “I’ve boarded the wrong plane” is outstanding!

Outstanding, it's a mix of jazz, Ukraine folk, blues, rock - exactly what I were searching for. Planning to visit your live performance in Kyiv. Дякую!

Probably going to listen to this more then once!!!

Soooo beautiful

This is amazing!

That is every possible variety of AWESOME!!! Thanks to all involved!

Привіт із Сан-Франциско! Щиро дякую за цю чудову музику. Сподіваюся побачити вас у прямому ефірі на концерті.

I love them. So creative and deeply moving.

Now I can understand the meaning of outstanding

Sound engineering for KEXP is always exceptional.

absolutely wonderful ,!

Да какие молодцы то !!! Давно не слышала такую красоту !!! Впечатляет !!!

Thanks a lot KEXP! Ви неймовірні

Один із улюблених моїх виступів на платформі даній.

Their music has a tricky way of growing on you.

Это гениально! Спасибо, господа музыканты!

kexp! Thank you for broadcasting this. Just bought this CD, Alambari, thanks to you spreading the songs. Appreciated!

...one big ---- sitdowntobottom !!! I like new streams, but not only this perform by DB was exclusive freshspring to my mind...

UN RYTHME UNE HARMONIE EXTRAORDINAIRE OU L AUDITOIRE SE FOND DANS UNE MUSIQUE NOUVEAU GENRE.ON NE SE LASSE PAS D ÉCOUTER L ADRESSE DE CHAQUE MUSICIENS A MANIPULER SON INSTRUMENT SANS OUBLIER UNE VOCALISE IMPRESSIONANTE. MERCI

Это просто бомба!

Love them so much!

Fantastic: Smashing ethno-chaos music

Як завжди, неперевершено!!!

It's awesome!

Хорошо начудили. Здорово получилось!

Amo esta banda! Love this band!

they are brilliant!

Це Прекрасно!

as I scroll down to the comments, the trumpet starts playing. I see the comment "that's some human looking trumpet". I scroll back up quickly. I mouth the words WTF :))

amazing performance !

Glad to see you all back ❤👍 wonderful as always 🤗🕺

Я в шоці, пару років тому, чув назву даха браха, але не вдавався в подробиці, хто це-що це?, 5 днів тому випадково почув і все,в мене цілодобово зносить дах. Дякую, ви світло в кінці тунелю української музики, бо ці голі зади вже заєєє.....

DakhaBrakha is the best Ukrainian band ever!

thank you

Гарно заграли-заспівали! Молодці))))

Шикарно!