Ukrainian Power

Ukrainian Power

Canada is home to the second largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world, and their musical legacy runs deep. Ukrainian Power celebrates the rich traditions and modern expressions of Ukrainian-Canadian music—from centuries-old folk songs and fiery polkas to soaring choirs and contemporary fusions. These recordings reflect resilience, cultural pride, and a deep connection to both homeland and adopted land. Whether performed in prairie halls or urban stages, this music tells the story of a community that has helped shape Canada’s cultural fabric. Слава Україні — Glory to Ukraine!

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Mary's Kolomayka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Am I So Easy to Forget Juliette's Country World
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Al's Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Сину, Качки Летять / Дивлюсь Я На Небо (Son, Ducks Are Flying / Looking at the Sky) Zorya
Steve Karliski Gotta Keep Movin' Gotta Keep Movin'
Polka Drifters Червона рожа (The Red Rose) Ukrainian Times
Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) Yin Yang World Children of the Sun
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Heel and Toe Polka A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Donna Mateyko ТА ТУМАН ЯРОМ КОТИТЬСЯ (The Spreading Mist) The Cavaliers Orchestra and Gordon Mendres
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Butterfly A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Boris Nowasad Pleasant Valley Waltz Plays Old Time Waltzes
Boris Borowetz Anniversary Waltz Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Cosmic Ray In Harmony Living Today Phase One
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Tennessee Waltz, Fascination, Anniversary Waltz A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Gail Neduzak Marie Kozak Miss Ukranian Fiddle
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Manco Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Boris Borowetz Times Are Good Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Rushnychok Lubimsia - Lets Get Together (Любімся) ST
Donna Mateyko СОНЦЕ НИЗЕНЬКО (At Sunset) The Cavaliers Orchestra and Gordon Mendres
Steve Karliski At Least One Time Gotta Keep Movin'
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Anniversary Song Golden Slippers
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Lookin' at Love Chain Reaction
Ed Evanko Till I Loved You I Did It For Your Love
Ed Evanko Why Let It Go I Did It For Your Love
Rudy Hayden (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Blue Steel Want Me a Woman b/w Blue Steel
Chayka Vodohraij ST
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Panhandle Rag Live, The Lost Recordings
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Heather's Reel Golden Slippers
Ed Evanko I'll be Seeing You I Did It For Your Love
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Карпатах Ходить Осінь (Autumn walks in the Carpathian) Zorya
Rudy Hayden (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Foolish Fellow The 401
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) На Івана Купала (Midsummer Eve) Zorya
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Waltz Quadrille Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Gail Neduzak Marie Gail Marie Miss Ukranian Fiddle
Gail Neduzak Marie Swaying Grass Miss Ukranian Fiddle
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Pretty Lady Lubomyra
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Barndance Breakdown Plays Old Tyme Fiddle
Ed Evanko The Last Night of the World I Did It For Your Love
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Цигани стояли (The Gypsies) Zorya
Ed Evanko White Chestnut Blossoms My Native Land
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Ходила Лісом (Forest Walk) Zorya
Royal Polka Kings Kolomayka Presentation Touring Manitoba
Rushnychok The Moon In The Sky (Місяць на небі) Volume Two
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Make the World Go Away Juliette's Country World
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Old Joe Clark, Golden Slippers, Boil Them Cabbage Down A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Blysk Shabel Пам’ятаю (Remembrance) Блиск Шабель
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Kansas City Railroad Blues Blue Ribbon Fiddle
Donna Mateyko АГРАЙ МИ ЦИГАНЕ (Play Gypsy, Play) The Cavaliers Orchestra and Gordon Mendres
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Al's Seven Step A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Verxovena - Korobushka On Stage With Al Cherney
Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) Darkest Night Children of the Sun
Men Without Hats Utter Space Folk of the 80's (EP)
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Oh Lonesome Me Juliette's Country World
Kyiv Pops Orchestra* I Will Go Into The Distant Mountains Ukrainian Pops
Polka Drifters Ой не ходи, Грицю (Harry's Song) Ukrainian Times
Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) Hands in the Air Children of the Sun
Tommy Buick Fraulein Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
Boris Nowasad Dusty's Waltz Plays Old Time Waltzes
George Fiala Centennial Prelude Centennial Prelude (picture sleeve)
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Varsoviana Waltz Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Here's That Rainy Day (Burke-Van Heusen) Juliette with the Lucio Agostini Orchestra
Men Without Hats Where do Boys Go BBC Rock Hour Special #442 Version A
Tommy Buick Ring of Fire Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Johnny's Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Shannon Waltz Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Wedding Dance Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Chayka Harna Ya Harna ST
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) with The Rhythm Pals Bought for a Song I Keep Telling Myself // Bought for a Song
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Pat's Kolemeyka Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Invisible Tears Juliette's Country World
Ed Evanko Handzia My Native Land
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Rabbit in the Railpile Plays Old Tyme Fiddle
Boris Borowetz Mavka Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Polka Drifters Спитай мене полька (Marry Me Polka) Ukrainian Times
Boris Borowetz Hopak Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Rushnychok Moyi Yasyny (Мої ясени) Volume Two
Boris Nowasad Toppers Polka Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Happylender's Polka Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Billy Wilson's Clog Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Maiden's Prayer, Faded Love, San Antonio Rose A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Some of These Days ST
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Just For Sally Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Royal Polka Kings Happy Easter Song Touring Manitoba
Boris Borowetz In the Carpathian Mountains Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* Hopak Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection
Rushnychok Lytsar (Лицар) Volume Two
Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* Kozak Dance Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Heel and Toe Polka Blue Ribbon Fiddle
Men Without Hats Safety Dance BBC Rock Hour Special #442 Version A
Men Without Hats Antarctica Folk of the 80's (EP)
Boris Borowetz In the Carpathian Mountains - Bandura Solo Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Boris Nowasad CNE Breakdown Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Rushnychok Ah! My Love (Ага мила!) Volume Three
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Rosulka Waltz Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Honey on the Vine ST
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Haste to the Wedding Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Men Without Hats Modern Dancing Folk of the 80's (EP)
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Nestor's Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Orange Blossom Special Live, The Lost Recordings

Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* - Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection

Kyiv, 🇺🇦

FEATURED

Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) - ST

St Vital, Manitoba - Vancouver, British Columbia - Toronto, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons - Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - Live, The Lost Recordings

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - Golden Slippers

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - On Stage With Al Cherney

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - Blue Ribbon Fiddle

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) - Plays Old Tyme Fiddle

Medicine Hat, Alberta → Mississauga, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) - Children of the Sun

Ukraine → Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Steve Karliski - Gotta Keep Movin'

Winnipeg, Manitoba → New York, New York, 🇺🇸 → Niagara Falls, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Rushnychok - Volume Three

Lachine, Québec

Rushnychok - Volume Four

Lachine, Québec

FEATURED

Rushnychok - Volume Two

Lachine, Québec

FEATURED

Rushnychok - ST

Lachine, Québec

FEATURED

Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) - Chain Reaction

Montréal, Québec

Verkhovyna Trio - Ontario, Ontario

Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Cosmic Ray - Living Today Phase One

British Guiana - Toronto, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Gloria Kaye - Weather b/w Child

Lac La Biche, Alberta, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

MacLeod 9 - Ukrainians Crossing The Great Divide

Red Deer, Alberta - Montréal, Québec, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

John Oswald - LX

Kitchener, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) - As Hard As I Try

St Vital, Manitoba - Vancouver, British Columbia - Toronto, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Ed Evanko - My Native Land

Winnipeg, Manitoba, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Ed Evanko - I Did It For Your Love

Winnipeg, Manitoba, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Myles Goodwyn - Long Pants

Woodstock, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Tommy Buick - Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western

Valley River - Winnipeg, Manitoba, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) - Juliette's Country World

George Fiala - Centennial Prelude (picture sleeve)

Kyiv Pops Orchestra* - Ukrainian Pops

Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection

ST

Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons - Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances Back cover

Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons - Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender

Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons - Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances Side 1

Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons - Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances Side 2

Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)

A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) A Tribute to Al Cherney (3)

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) A Tribute to Al Cherney (2)

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) A Tribute to Al Cherney (1)

Live, The Lost Recordings

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) / Live, The Lost Recordings INNER

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) / Live, The Lost Recordings OUTER

Golden Slippers

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) / Golden Slippers LABEL 02

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) / Golden Slippers LABEL 01

Al Cherny – Golden Slippers BACK

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) / Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion) LABEL 01

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) / Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion) LABEL 02

On Stage With Al Cherney

Blue Ribbon Fiddle

Plays Old Tyme Fiddle

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Blue Ribbon Fiddle LABEL 01

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Blue Ribbon Fiddle LABEL 02

Al Cherney - Blue Ribbon Fiddle BACK

Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech)

On Stage With Al Cherny BACK

Al Cherny North American Open And Novelty Champion BACK

Al Cherny Plays Old Tyme Fiddle BACK

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