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 Lightning Polka Sing Ukrainian Country Songs For You
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Your Cheating Heart Juliette's Country World
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Vic's Jig Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Boris Borowetz Folk Medley #4 Jeffrey's Musical Restaurant: Ukrainian Feast!
Ed Evanko I Did It For Your Love I Did It For Your Love
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Le reel de grandpere Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Ed Evanko In a Mirage My Native Land
Kyiv Pops Orchestra* Fisherboys Ukrainian Pops
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Barndance Breakdown Plays Old Tyme Fiddle
Boris Nowasad Gardenia Polka Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Polka Drifters Ще раз (Once More) Ukrainian Times
Rushnychok Rozpriahayty Hloptsi Kony (Розпрягайте хлопці коні) ST
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Johnny's Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Ed Evanko Marichka My Native Land
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Fast Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Ed Evanko I Guess if There's Love Enough I Did It For Your Love
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Growling Old Man & The Grumbling Old Woman Live, The Lost Recordings
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Wedding Kolomayka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Under Paris Skies Live, The Lost Recordings
Chayka Chotery Rojhy ST
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) I Stand Alone Chain Reaction
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Medley: a) Arkan b) Hopak c) Kolomeyka Golden Slippers
Polka Drifters On Top of Old Smokey Ukrainian Times
Kyiv Pops Orchestra* I Will Go Into The Distant Mountains Ukrainian Pops
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Honey on the Vine (Crutchfieold-Burch) Juliette with the Lucio Agostini Orchestra
Cosmic Ray Let's Get it Right Living Today Phase One
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Big John McNeill Live, The Lost Recordings
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Heel and Toe Polka A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Rushnychok Ah! My Love (Ага мила!) Volume Three
Royal Polka Kings Happy Easter Song Touring Manitoba
Ed Evanko Crazy I Did It For Your Love
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Old Joe Clark, Golden Slippers, Boil Them Cabbage Down A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
George Fiala Centennial Prelude Centennial Prelude (picture sleeve)
Ed Evanko My Native Land My Native Land
Tommy Buick Ring of Fire Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western
Boris Nowasad Westphilia Waltz Plays Old Time Waltzes
Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) Heartbeat Children of the Sun
Kyiv Pops Orchestra* Verkhovyna Our Liitle World Ukrainian Pops
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Ой Ти Ніченько (Oh, The Nightfall) Zorya
Rudy Hayden (Rudy Myhedyn) & the Country Boys Pollution Please Stay Away b/w Pollution
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Mama Lubomyra
Polka Drifters Старий Макдоналд (Old MacDonald Had a Farm) Ukrainian Times
Boris Nowasad CNE Breakdown Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Rushnychok Marichka (Марічка) ST
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Haste to the Wedding Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Boris Nowasad Ugly's Polka Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Boris Nowasad Frisco Waltz Plays Old Time Waltzes
Rushnychok We Are Young (Молоді ми) Volume Three
Steve Karliski Molly Gotta Keep Movin'
Donna Mateyko АГРАЙ МИ ЦИГАНЕ (Play Gypsy, Play) The Cavaliers Orchestra and Gordon Mendres
Polka Drifters Наталка Полька (Natalka Polka) Ukrainian Times
Tommy Buick Sweeter than the Flower Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western
Men Without Hats Where do Boys Go BBC Rock Hour Special #442 Version A
Boris Nowasad Romeo's First Change Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* Kozak Dance Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection
Boris Nowasad Pleasant Valley Waltz Plays Old Time Waltzes
Tommy Buick Springtime in the Rockies Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western
Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) Darkest Night Children of the Sun
Boris Nowasad Gerald's Polka Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style
Tommy Buick The Prisoner's Song Tommy Buick Goes Ukrainian Western
Rushnychok Learn Well, My Brothers (Учітеся брати мої) ST
Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* Bukovynian Dance Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Manco Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Цигани стояли (The Gypsies) Zorya
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Snowdeer Golden Slippers
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Beer Barrel Polka, Wedding Polka A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Chayka Chayka: Buryia - Pishnia ST
Steve Karliski Home Comes the Hero Gotta Keep Movin'
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Pretty Lady Lubomyra
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Anniversary Song Golden Slippers
Royal Polka Kings Juba Touring Manitoba
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Гуцулко Ксеню (Hutsulka Ksenya) Zorya
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Seems Like a Dream Chain Reaction
Blysk Shabel Ой, чий то кінь стоїть (Who's Horse Is That) Блиск Шабель
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) My Little Old Home in West Virginia Contest Winning Tunes (North American Fiddling Champion)
Ed Evanko White Chestnut Blossoms My Native Land
Boris Nowasad Dusty's Waltz Plays Old Time Waltzes
Boris Nowasad The Waltz Of May Plays Old Time Waltzes
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Nestor's Polka Ukrainian Polkas & Kolomaykas
Blysk Shabel Коломийка (Kolomejka) Блиск Шабель
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Maiden's Prayer, Faded Love, San Antonio Rose A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Rhapsody In Blue Live, The Lost Recordings
Royal Polka Kings Billy Billy Goat Song Touring Manitoba
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Жито Мати (The Rye Song) Zorya
Luba (Lubomira Kowalchyk (Любомира Ковальчук)) Whispering Wind Lubomyra
Men Without Hats Ideas for Walls BBC Rock Hour Special #442 Version A
Ed & Sally and the Country-4 Kozak Love Song Sing Ukrainian Country Songs For You
Chayka Harna Ya Harna ST
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Rabbit in the Railpile Plays Old Tyme Fiddle
Rushnychok The Whistling Kozaks (Засвистали козаченьки) Volume Two
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Spanish Two-Step Live, The Lost Recordings
Juliette (Juliette Augustina Sysak) Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By As Hard As I Try
Rushnychok Eyes As Dark As The Soil (Чорні очка як терен) Volume Two
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Varsoviana Waltz Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Al Cherney (Alexander Peter Chernywech) Clarinet Polka A Tribute to Al Cherney: 50 All Time Favorites
Buddha Boy (Andrii Horbatyi) Samurai Children of the Sun
Cam Chernecki and the Melody Sons Wizard's Reel (Pat Pender's Radio Theme) Ukrainian and Old Time Folk Dances in Tribute to the Late Pat Pender
Ed Evanko O Lord of Heaven and Earth My Native Land
Boris Nowasad Toppers Polka Plays Old Time Polkas Ukrainian Style

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)

Ridni Naspivy Ensemble* - Ukrainian Folk Dance Collection

Kyiv Pops Orchestra* - Ukrainian Pops

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

Children of the Sun

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