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SUMMARY:Odesa Urban Folk:  Kommuna Lux from Ukraine
LOCATION:The Local
DESCRIPTION:Outrageously fun Kommuna Lux from Odesa\, Ukraine perform thril
 ling klezmer music\, folk songs and urban chanson from their hometown\, al
 l with a dose of quirky rocket fuel and rooted in their vibrant port city.
  Odesites are known for their great tolerance\, easy-going lifestyle\, and
  special sense of humor. The multicultural port city is world-famous for i
 ts significant Jewish culture and as the birthplace of the Urban Chanson g
 enre with streets rich with nostalgia and a bohemian Black Sea coastal vib
 e.\n\nKommuna Lux has entered a new era with a renewed lineup and an even 
 more urgent artistic mission — to carry the living spirit of Ukrainian c
 ulture through music that uplifts\, unites\, and endures. At its core are 
 two defining voices of the band’s signature sound: bandleader and virtuo
 sic clarinetist **Volodymyr Gitin**\, and trumpeter **Serhii Zhuravel** 
 — whose dynamic interplay continues to shape the ensemble’s unmistakab
 le musical identity. They are joined by a new generation of musicians: **T
 aras Luka** (accordion)\, **Mykola Shevelov** (drums)\, and **Yevhenii Bel
 tiukov** (vocals\, guitar).\n\nSeamlessly blends Ukrainian folk traditions
  with klezmer\, Balkan swing\, and contemporary influences into a sound th
 at is both deeply rooted and globally resonant Kommuna Lux performances pu
 lse with infectious rhythm\, fearless improvisation\, and emotional intens
 ity.\n\nFrom richly reimagined classics such as “Hutsulka Ksenia” to h
 igh-spirited anthems like “Odesa Bulgar\,” the band crafts a powerful 
 musical journey that bridges past and present\, homeland and diaspora invi
 ting audiences into the depth\, resilience\, and radiant joy of Ukrainian 
 identity.\n\nIn a time of ongoing war\, Kommuna Lux’s mission extends fa
 r beyond the stage. Their concerts serve as cultural lifelines — offerin
 g solace to displaced Ukrainians\, building bridges with international aud
 iences\, and amplifying a narrative of Ukraine that transcends headlines. 
 More about their charitable mission can be found on the website of their n
 on-profit organization: www.kmlx.org\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J
 aDXoDlI_U\n\nIf you require ADA access\, please let us know 24 hours in ad
 vance by emailing: thelocalsaugerties@gmail.com\n\n\\--- FAQ on tickets\, 
 seating\, students\, photography/video\, parking\, ADA and more can be fou
 nd at TheLocalSaugerties.com\n\nBeer\, wine\, sake\, food\, snacks\, refre
 shments are available.\n\nBoletos: https://dice.fm/event/l8xalw-odesa-urba
 n-folk-kommuna-lux-from-ukraine-10th-oct-the-local-saugerties-tickets
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