“How many strings does it have?” and “Where can I learn to play?” are common question that any bandura player (bandurist) encounters in addition to being asked to play an impromptu concert in the airport security line. Answers, respectively: 60 to 65, and Kobzarska Sich. New bandurists and long-time bandura enthusiasts will converge this August…...

The 2015 Kobzarska Sich Ensemble under the direction of Oleh Mahlay.