Modern Ukrainian pop singers. Singers of Ukraine: young talents and celebrities
New Year It’s not too soon, but analysts are already drawing up the first results on the “progress” of Ukrainian artists. Specialists from the ticket service Karabas.com presented the rating of Ukrainian musical performers. To compile a list of the most successful and best-selling artists, analysts used information on the number of tickets sold for their solo concerts in Ukraine. This is how the TOP-25 most successful musicians Ukraine in 2016.
It is reported that this year Ukrainian artists gave more than 1,000 concerts in 57 cities of Ukraine. Due to different strategies for promoting artists, representatives of Ukrainian show business delighted their fans in different ways: some gained in numbers and coverage due to a larger number of performances, others gathered large audiences in stadiums or large concert halls.
3.Tina Karol
Recently, 31-year-old Tina Karol shared with fans. The key to a star’s success is luxurious vocals, beauty, femininity, life wisdom and repertoire. Earlier, Tina Karol presented a new song "", with which began new stage in the singer's work.
4. NOT ANGELS
The other day NEANGELS presented a new one. They predict the success of the song "Yura, forgive me."
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Both ours and yours
Without Taboo continues to write about Ukrainian performers and groups that do not hesitate to earn money by performing in the aggressor country - Russia.
We have already published a list of. They hit him like this famous personalities and teams like Ivan Dorn, Loboda, Pur:pur, SunSay (Andrey Zaporozhets), Mushrooms, Max Barskikh and Vera Brezhneva. What does it have to do with those who moved to Russia? Ani Lorak, Taisiya Povaliy and Django we took it out of brackets, and "VIA Gro", Konstantin Meladze and Elku considered to be conditionally “Ukrainian” artists who have long established themselves on the Russian stage.
As we wrote earlier, in tour schedule Potap and Nastya Kamensky There are now no Russian sites - probably the extensive criticism has had an effect. Although, the duet sometimes appears at Russian national concerts.
Veterans of the stage act according to the same scheme - Sofia Rotaru, Irina Bilyk, Olga Polyakova and Verka Serduchka - they don't tour in Russia, but occasionally appear at the anniversaries of their Russian friends, award presentations and New Year's programs. In addition, the same Andrei Danilko admitted in an interview with journalists that he performs at closed corporate events and private parties.
With ostentatious reluctance, she refused to perform in Moscow and DJ Anastasia Topolskaya- “favorite person” of People’s Deputy Sergei Leshchenko. The deputy's lover wrote on social networks that criticism of her Moscow sets made her feel a little Ani Lorak.
Without Taboo, I tried to feel what it was like to “be Ani Lorak”, and, after analyzing open sources, has compiled an additional list of Ukrainian artists who still allow themselves to earn money by performing in the aggressor country.
1. Dmitry MONATIK. You may not know who this is, but among the 30+ category, this young man is held in high esteem. Ukrainian singer and dancer, participant in the popular show "X Factor" and coach of the very popular program "The Voice Children". According to M1 TV channel, MONATIK - Ukrainian "singer of the year"(yes, the times of Pavel Zibrov, Ivo Bobul and Alexander Ponomarev are over). At the end of December, Dmitry will “whirl” the audience in Sochi, and at the beginning of 2017 he will perform in Yekaterinburg, Ufa and Chelyabinsk.
2. Anna Sedakova. Ex-soloist of "VIA Gra", like others former members groups (Loboda, Vera Brezhneva), also a frequent guest in Russia. For example, in October she “took Kazan” - her fans posted photos from the concert on the social network (below - ed.).
Anna Sedakova becomes Taisiya Povaliy
3. Nikita Alekseev. Participant in the "Voice of the Country" show, winner of the M1 Music Awards 2016 in the "Breakthrough of the Year" category. In 2015, the young artist became famous thanks to the remake of the 90s hit from Irina Bilyk’s repertoire “And I’m Plivu U Chovni” and his song “ drunken sun". Alekseev has already become a frequent guest at various Russian hodgepodges like "Song of the Year" or "Golden Gramophone". And in August he gave solo concert V Krasnodar. Next year he has a concert planned in Svetlogorsk.
Be on time everywhere like Alekseev
4. Quest Pistols. Shocking Ukrainian group in 2016, she visited at least four Russian cities with concerts, and in March 2017 they planned to “take” Kazan (perhaps inspired by Sedakova’s successful performance).
Updated lineup
5. Time and Glass. This pop group is Potap’s production project and, although the showman himself now avoids concerts in the Russian Federation, he still sends his charges to earn money. In the summer, this duo had a concert in a Moscow club, and recently the guys went to receive an award from Russian radio.
The entire male population of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus is dying for them. Ordinary Ukrainian girls, with different education, With different corners our Batkivshchyna, were able to conquer this or that part of the world.
The pride of the country, the world business card Ukraine and we could not help but pay attention to the most beautiful and talented. OFFICEPLANKTON is pleased to present the 10 most beautiful singers our beloved Ukraine.
Alena Vinnitskaya
A brutal rocker - that’s the image Alena fits. Gained popularity thanks to the most successful project of 2000 - the group " Via Gra“, where she sang together with other charming ladies: Nadezhda Granovskaya and Anna Sedokova. The most amazing thing about the Via Gra group was that, in addition to beautiful girls in sexy outfits, they sang really hit songs, and not cheap Russian pop. It was these things that made men fall in love with Ukrainian pop music, and there was a reason for it...
You’re sitting there, watching the video “ My attempt number 5“And then a friend comes in and immediately throws a question at you: “ What kind of Russian pop do you like?“And you explain to the person that this is not just Russian pop music, but the famous group “Via Gra” and let him look charming performers songs and you immediately notice how your friend’s jaw opens and drools. But it’s not just your friends that are important to you, damn the song “My Attempt No. 5” is really cool.
One day Alena left the group and Via Gra lost a lot, but Alena started solo career. And when they talk about Alena Vinnitskaya’s new song on TV, you immediately understand that it won’t be another Russian gloom and melancholy like “Everything about him and about him,” but whatever song from Alena is, it will be rhythmic, with elements of rock and chic Ukrainian pop music.
Alyosha
Alexey, that’s exactly what the parents named the singer Alyosha.Joke!. In fact Ukrainian singer name Elena Kucher, and after marriage Elena Topolya. She became one of the significant figures of Ukrainian pop music thanks to the fact that she represented Ukraine at an international song competition Eurovision 2010, which took place in Oslo.
Today Alyosha happy mother, maintaining warmth and comfort in her home and raising her little son Roma with her beloved husband, singer Taras Topol.
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Elizaveta Valdemarovna Ivantsiv born into a collector's family jazz music and a musician who can play three instruments. In addition, my grandparents sang in the choir. So little Lisa decided to follow in the footsteps of her family (well, it’s not like Sopromat should be taught to her) and decided to devote her life to music.
Gained popularity thanks to such hits: “Provence”, “Handsome Boy”, “Near You” and “Fly, Lisa”. Also in 2011 she was a judge on the popular Ukrainian music show « X Factor" She is the winner of 4 awards " Musical gramophone "and an RMA Award nominee on MTV. According to the magazine " Glamor"recognized as "Singer of the Year", all in the same 2011.
Vera Brezhneva
Vera Viktorovna Galushka Born into the family of a chemical plant worker and a nurse. She graduated from the university with a degree in economics, and fell into music by chance and became one of the members of the group “ Via Gra". The story goes that in June 2002, during a tour of Ukraine, “Via Gra” came out and wanted to sing from the audience famous hit“My attempt No. 5” together with the performers, and a couple of months later she was invited to casting in the same group, to replace Alena Vinnitskaya.
From that moment on, Vera’s career took off: the most sexy woman 2007 according to the magazine MAXIM, repeated roles in famous films With popular actors and of course a solo career.
Tina Karol
Real name - Tatyana Grigorievna Liberman. Graduated from the Faculty of Management and Logistics of the National Aviation Institute. In parallel with her studies, she studied vocals. Gained fame at the festival " New wave ” in 2005, where she competed for the championship, but was awarded second place and a prize of $50,000. The money from the prize was spent on the debut video " Higher than clouds". In 2005, after the competition, she visited Iraq on a peacekeeping mission.
Also, since 2005, she has been a soloist of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In 2011, together with Russian singer Sergei Lazarev and the duet Alibi was the presenter music project "Maidan's" on the Inter TV channel, and on February 6, 2014 won the “ Yuna" in nomination " best singer of the year»
Nastya Kamenskikh
Anastasia Alekseevna Kamenskikh born in Kyiv in the family of the director and vocalist of the National Academic folk choir named after G. Verevka. The training took place in schools in France and Italy, through a child exchange program. Since childhood, her parents insisted and Nastya studied vocals.
In 2004, she entered the Ukrainian-American Humanitarian Institute “Wisconsin International University (USA) in Ukraine.” In 2004 she won the Grand Prix of the festival " Black Sea Games", and in 2007 she became a member of one of the best domestic pop duets " Potap and Nastya.»
In 2009, she became remembered by the world for her candid photo shoots in famous magazines. Playboy And MAXIM.
Nadezhda Granovskaya
Nadezhda Aleksandrovna Meikher born in the Khmelnitsky region in the village of Zbruchivka. In her childhood she moved to the regional center of Volochisk. After school, Nadya entered the Khmelnytsky Pedagogical School at the faculty of musical education and choreography, and after studying she moved to Kyiv, where she worked in the theater.
In 2000, Valery Meladze came to Khmelnitsky on tour and performed in the theater where Nadezhda worked. At Meladze’s concert, Nadya took a place in line to get an autograph from the singer, but when he saw her, he advised her to send her photos and resume to his brother, Konstantin Meladze. He is now putting together a pop group and needs young people, beautiful girls. Having done a photo shoot, Nadezhda sent her photos to Konstantin and a couple of months later she was invited to Kyiv, where she was invited to famous group « Via Gra«.
In the first 2 years of its existence, the Via Gra group released several videos: “Attempt No. 5”, “Hug Me”, “Bomb”, “I Won’t Return”, which took high places in the ratings and charts of Ukraine and Russia.
Ani Lorak
Karolina Miroslavovna Kuek Unlike most singers, she spent her childhood in poverty. In order to feed her children, my mother spent her days at work, and sent her children to a boarding school, where they lived until the 7th grade. Carolina's desire to become a singer appeared at the age of 4. Every year her desire only grew more and more.
Caroline often performed at school holidays and competitions, and at the festival " Primrose“In 1992, she met producer Yuri Falyosa, with whom she signed her first contract.
Carolina came up with her pseudonym herself in 1995, when at one of the Russian competitions previously registered participant Caroline. Ani Lorak- this is the name Caroline backwards. It was under this pseudonym that Carolina was presented at the competition for the program “ morning Star«.
Took second place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. 
Anna Sedokova
Anna Vladimirovna Sedokova native of Kyiv. Her parents ran away with hometown Tomsk, since their families were against their marriage. Mom's parents lived meagerly, and dad's parents were respected professors who were categorically against marriage. Therefore, Anya’s mom and dad simply ran away from their relatives.
Anya has been an excellent student all her life. Graduated from school with a gold medal, music school Honours. Then I entered Kiev University National University Culture and Arts with a degree in “Actor and Television Presenter” and graduated with honors. IN student years She moonlighted as a model and worked on the music channel O-TV.
In 2000, she was casting for the group “ VIA Gra “, which did not pass due to age. The producers considered the 17-year-old singer too young, but hired her in 2002. Since then famous duet turned into a famous trio.
Micah Newton
Oksana Stefanovna Gritsay born in the city of Burshtyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. My father loved to play the guitar, and in his youth he was in a band; my grandfather taught himself to play the violin and was a welcome guest at holidays and weddings. Oksana herself began to study vocals since childhood. She graduated from a music school with a degree in piano.
In 2001, she came to Kyiv to enroll in a variety school. In 2002 she won the festival " Black Sea Games". During her victory, producer Yuri Falyosa drew attention to her, with whom she entered into a contract.
It was he who came up with her nickname Micah Newton: he borrowed the name “Mika” from the famous rock musician Mick Jagger, and “Newton” translated from English “new tone” means “New Tone”.
The video for the song “Anomaly” brought her first popularity. In 2011, Oksana won the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.
Over the past few years, Ukrainian show business has grown significantly, improved sound quality and moved closer to Western competitors. We are pleased great amount fantastic voices, great tracks and brilliant videos. Surely, every second of us has a favorite song by a Ukrainian artist. We wanted to dedicate this article specifically to the weaker sex, who bear a huge responsibility for supporting native music and promoting it to the masses.
new.vk.comWe present to your attention 10 best singers, who in just a couple of years managed to become real divas of Ukrainian music.
Jamala
It is with this singer that our top opens, because, in truth, this year can easily be called the year of Jamala: it was she who became the winner of the 61st Eurovision Song Contest 2016. 32-year-old Jamala - Ukrainian performer and an actress of Crimean Tatar origin, who was able to express the pain of her ancestors through music, began to engage in charity work and takes an active role in preserving the integrity of our country. Many young girls are now focusing on this talented singer and see in it the future of Ukrainian music.
jamalamusic.com Onuka
Electro-folk in our country presents a project with unusual name Onuka, a trio whose main inspiration is Natalia Zhizhchenko, she writes lyrics and music. However, even before the appearance of Onuka, the girl was known as one of the members of the group Tomato Jaws, who played electronic music. Then, inspired by the work of his grandfather. Natalia created a project that combines folklore motifs and modern electropop.
fb.me Talina
Natalya (real name) is a fairly young Ukrainian performer who has released several tracks, very lyrical, touching and romantic. The songs “Light the Fire” and “Sumno Meni” have already been featured on the TOPHIT 100 WEEKLY AUDIENCE CHOICE. Since childhood, Talina has participated in many song competitions both in Ukraine and abroad. In many ways, the performer captivated listeners with her gentle and soft voice, and also because Talina writes lyrics and music herself for almost all her songs, which means she lives every moment and touches hearts. Of course, this name may not seem as famous to you as the above-mentioned ones, but in a fairly short period of time Talina was able to make a huge breakthrough in her career.
fb.me Regina Todorenko
In 2008, Regina took part in the television project “Star Factory 2” and, thanks to Natalya Mogilevskaya, became one of the members of the Real O group. But Regina’s ambitions went far beyond the limits of “one of”. So she became the host popular show“Heads and Tails” in 2016, becoming the best TV presenter according to the Cosmopolitan Awards 2016. A year before that, the girl was nominated by the M1 Music Awards in the “Breakthrough of the Year” category. In two last year Regina managed to release several hits: Heart’s Beating and “I Need You,” which were the most popular tracks in all clubs in the country.
fb.me Pur:Pur
There are also representatives of the indie pop style in our country, which fascinates and immerses you in nirvana - the group Pur:Pur. The lead singer of the group, Nata Smirina, is simply a fantastic girl who reminded us of the alien Björk. Despite the fact that the group was founded back in 2008, they started talking about it en masse after the selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016.
fb.me Maria Yaremchuk
Young but very active Maria Yaremchuk was able to break into the Ukrainian show business scene not thanks to her father’s last name ( National artist Ukraine Nazariy Yaremchuk), and thanks to the show “The Voice”, where the choice is made blindly. Maria managed to take part in two of the most popular song competitions: “New Wave 2012” and Eurovision 2014.
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The current MamaRika, once Erica, is actually Anastasia Kochetova, who has gone through a long and not an easy path To successful career. At the age of 14, the girl won the “Chervona Ruta” competition, and at the age of 17 she participated in the TV show “American Chance”, where she also became the first. Her talent was noticed by many world stars and even Stevie Wonder himself, but she did not appreciate her for a very long time. Mother country. Having tried several styles and roles, the performer found herself in the image of MamaRika in May 2016, and now her song “Mama Rika” is tearing up all domestic dance floors.
new.vk.com Olya Tsibulskaya
As Olya herself says about herself, she is the most singing presenter. And Tsibulskaya began her ascent with the popular show “Star Factory,” where she won. Then she also switched to various television programs, becoming the host of “Rise” and “Zone of the Night” on the New Channel. The girl has many talents, and one of our favorites is being a mother and being beautiful and successful woman. Once the performer even admitted that the newlyweds, for whom she was a toastmaster at their wedding, live happily and do not even think about divorce.
fb.me Tarabarova
And another participant in the “Star Factory” project, Svetlana Tarabarova, is on our list, but for good reason. The girl is the winner of the national music award “Song of the Year – 2014” and a nominee for national music awards. Previously, she was a colleague of Regina Todorenko in the group Real O, and now she successfully performs solo. The girl strongly supports ATO soldiers and produces her own clothing line called Svitlo V tobi.
tarabarova.com Yulia Dumanskaya
Lvov resident Julia has gravitated towards creative profession. At the age of 17, the singer became a member of a local girl group, and stayed there for five whole years. And in 2013 she met her future producer Vitaly Kozlovsky. The song “Mystery,” which the singer performed together with the producer, became a nominee for the Yuna Award in the “Best Duet” category. Now the girl is collaborating with Alexey Potapenko (Potap) and his team MOZGI Entertainment.
juliadumanska.com Some of these singers have long established themselves as successful and interesting personalities and performers. Others have only this year taken huge steps towards successful musical career, we are sure that a wonderful future in show business awaits them. Which of these young singers do you prefer, which of the genres in which they work do you like the most?