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Musicians for Ukraine
June 4, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20.00
Musicians for Ukraine is one Ukrainian-American’s effort to help Ukraine and those fighting to defend it. It’s a series of benefit concerts in Minnesota—hosted by singer-composer Natalie Nowytski—featuring volunteer musicians and storytellers from the Ukrainian diaspora and its allies and hosted by generous venues who donate their space to ensure as many aid dollars can reach Ukraine as possible.
The Celtic Junction Arts Center is donating our space to support Ukraine with an incredible line-up of musicians, featuring local guitar legend Dean Magraw & mandolin dynamo Richard Kriehn—a duo that will be performing some pieces by and in honor of the late, great Ukrainian composer-musician Peter Ostroushko. Also joining us will be Turkish ensemble Makam Baklava, followed by Mother Banjo. All proceeds from the evening go to Stand With Ukraine MN, an initiative by the Ukrainian Community in Minnesota to ensure aid dollars are sent to the most needed areas of Ukraine.
Online tickets will be available until 11 am on June 4th, after that you can purchase admission at the door. Youth 18 years and younger are admitted for free.
Dean Magraw
“Dean Magraw… so liquid, lyrical and effortless it’s like listening to a dancer.” -Steve Tibbetts
“Dean Magraw’s guitar playing transcends, transports and lifts the soul to a higher level as he weaves, cajoles and entices every note from his instrument… Just as important are the silences with which he knits his music… these can only come with being at one with one’s art….” -Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Altan)
Richard Kriehn
While living in Nashville, he toured with Travis Tritt, Aaron Tippin and Michael Peterson, all the while, playing in the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble and the bluegrass group 1946. He appeared numerous times on the Grand Ole’ Opry, and various television shows.
Makam Baklava
With a rotating cast of performers, Makam Baklava is a Minnesota-based Turkish and Balkan band, playing truly sweet songs—like their namesake—from that region. Joining us for a sweet treat on June 4 are Rada Kolarova (lead vocal), Hristo Alexiev (clarinet), Dan Ryan (bass), and Orhan Ucer (saz, guitar, vocals).
Mother Banjo
Natalie Nowytski