Client: Brothers Ivan

About 15 years ago I began a musical project with my father to honor our family’s Ukrainian 🇺🇦 heritage. My Djeed & Baba came to the United States through Ellis Island after surviving Stalin’s barbaric starvation genocide known as Holodomor. 

As an American child, I grew up close to my family while also knowing many kind Ukrainian souls and enjoying their food, music, and friendship. So when russia escalated its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, I felt personally attacked as a part of my own cultural identity was under assault. 

The brutal war brought new gravity and significance to our heritage music project, as many listeners across the globe sought to support Ukraine in its resistance and battle for freedom. To find some momentary solace in the songs amidst a flood of horrendous news stories and violent images entering the global consciousness. Especially among the Ukrainian diaspora, our music is being discovered and appreciated by those seeking to foster a new connection to their own heritage and to throw off the oppressive attempts at centuries of russification. 

Under the artist name Brothers Ivan, Ukrainian folk music is being preserved and cherished, many of the songs having no previous audio recordings in existence. Our Facebook & Instagram pages have now grown to over 70k followers combined and we regularly receive messages of support that help keep the project moving forward. Now in its 8th volume in the musical series, along with a Christmas album, and with more volumes planned for release, this is our contribution to Ukraine’s struggle and ultimate victory. 

You can find Brothers Ivan music on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple , YouTube, Amazon, and more. 

Слава Україні! / Glory to Ukraine!
Героям слава! / Glory to the Heroes!

-Pete Sahaidachny