Musicians with Ukrainian roots perform music to preserve their culture

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January 05, 2024

Chuck Quirmbach, WUWM

Krystia Nora sings as Irina Yanvoska plays guitar and Mikhael Litvin performs on mandolin, at a December benefit concert for wounded Ukrainian soldiers. The concert was held at St. Robert Roman Catholic Church in Shorewood, Wisconsin. (Chuck Quirmbach/WUWM)

As Ukraine's fight against Russia continues, musicians from Ukraine and those with ancestral roots in Ukraine are taking pains to perform music from their homeland.

Chuck Quirmbach of WUWM attended a benefit concert in Milwaukee and spoke to some performers about their efforts.

This segment aired on January 5, 2024.

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