‘The Great Hen​-​Yuan’ River’ by Cukor Bila Smert’.

Taken from the excellent new Light in the Attic compilation Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 — ‘the first comprehensive collection of Ukrainian music recorded prior to, and immediately following, the USSR’s collapse. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyiv’s vibrant underground scene, the compilation chronicles the development of Ukraine’s rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings.’

Light in the Attic will donate a portion of proceeds directly to Livyj Bereh, a Kyiv-based volunteer group working to rebuild in the regions affected by ongoing war in Ukraine.

Watch a short film giving fascinating insight into the compilation below: