The internationally acclaimed Berlin-based ethno-jazz band LELÉKA, dedicated to reviving ancient Ukrainian folk songs since its inception in 2016, presents its new album „Kolysanky“ at the end of January 2025.

Lullabies (Kolysanky) have always been an integral part of Leléka’s concert repertoire, which resulted in the desire to dedicate an album entirely to the world of falling asleep and dreaming.

Lullabies are among the oldest genres of Ukrainian folk literature. In the times of paganism, singing over the cradle was thought of as spell of protection, a musical talisman that protected the child from illness and other misfortunes.

With this album we would like to take up this tradition. On the one hand, it is intended to protect and revitalise a piece of Ukrainian culture and make it known beyond borders; on the other hand, it is intended to soothe and calm our souls for a brief moment, despite the dark times of today.