It's an interview with Andriy and Nicholas from Winnipeg’s premier Eastern European folk-punk-fusion outfit, Zrada!
We talked about the band’s long history, roots in the city’s Ukrainian community, blending traditional themes with heavier western sounds, and more!
We also discussed the impact on the pandemic and the light at the end of the tunnel with a show finally on the horizon.
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