Music of a wonderful world

Recommended bands from Ukraine. Popular bands overseas.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

Ukraine, which has been in the news a lot lately because of the war.

This incident may have prompted many people to pay attention to Ukraine as a country for the first time, don’t you think?

Ukraine has developed music similar to Russia’s, and in genres such as symphonic metal and ambient, it boasts world-class prowess.

This time, we’ve picked out a popular band that’s active in Ukraine.

If you’d like to support Ukraine’s music scene or help its people in any way, please check out the Ukraine relief funds below.

Japan Committee for UNICEF “Ukraine Emergency Fundraising”

Recommended bands from Ukraine. Popular overseas bands (51–60)

Shining SunHOLY BLOOD

Shining Sun

Shining SunHOLY BLOOD

As an Eastern European folk metal band, they feature a lineup and songs that fully showcase that quintessential “Eastern European folk” flavor.

For those who believe metal—especially pagan metal—should be Western, the sound may come off a bit old-fashioned.

However, the way they subtly weave in flute and synth tones that faintly resemble church music gives it the feel of a true hidden-gem of pagan metal.

A recommended album for those who feel nostalgic for the old hippie boom.

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In conclusion

This time we focused on Ukrainian bands, and like Russia, Ukrainian music tends to have a darker tone.

Since upbeat styles generally appeal more widely in most countries, you can see that Ukraine has a distinctive music culture.

Rag Music also features bands and sounds from other lesser-known countries, so be sure to check those out as well.