The ways in which Ukraine left its imprint on Glastonbury

• Ukrainian musician says the conflict in Ukraine is not just about his country, it’s about democracy.
• DhakaBrakha emphasised their point by playing footage of destruction brought on by the Russian.
• It is difficult to enjoy playing music with the situation at home, says the musician.

When DhakaBrakha performed on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday, their fusion of traditional Ukrainian melodies and African rhythms was still echoing in Galanevych’s ears.

He say that the conflict is “not just about our country and our culture, it’s about democracy, all across Europe.”

The musician continues, “Our enemy just declares that there is no Ukrainian people, no Ukrainian culture, and no Ukrainian language, even though we have existed for more than 200 years.

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Galanevych acknowledges that it is difficult to enjoy playing music while thinking about the situation at home following a night of terrible missile assaults on his hometown of Kyiv.

“You always experience this dichotomy, these opposing emotions.

But because we are musicians, we are aware that this is how we struggle and ask for help from the public.

During their performance on the Pyramid Stage, DhakaBrakha emphasised their point by playing footage of the destruction brought on by the Russian conflict. The phrase “Arm Ukraine immediately” was flashed over the stage as the concert came to an end.

According to Galanevych, the urgency of the message increases daily.

“The Ukrainian people have made an impression on the entire world. They hail us as heroes of the resistance, but we have no choice but to stand up or risk being wiped out.

“We must persevere and prevail.”

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