Ukrainian couple spreading message of hope through music

Balaklava Blues performs at Womad on stage in Adelaide

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Canadian-Ukrainian performers Balaklava Blues are cultural warriors. They were tasked by a soldier returning from the front line with sharing Ukrainian folk music with the world. The couple recently performed in Adelaide as part of the World Of Music Adelaide festival

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