Formed in 2023, HrayBery brings the infectious energy of 19th-century village and tavern celebrations into the modern festival scene. With a blend of fiddle, dulcimer, and driving percussion, the Polish-Ukrainian group reconstructs raw, trance-like dance tunes from the borderlands. Known for their acclaimed debut album Karczma and captivating live performances, HrayBery invites audiences on an uplifting journey through forgotten multicultural traditions.
About the Project
HrayBery (UA: ГрайБери) is a Polish-Ukrainian musical collective dedicated to discovering, reconstructing, and celebrating the vibrant traditional dance music of the historical Polish-Ukrainian borderland.
Drawing directly from archival recordings, ethnographic research, and authentic repertoire, HrayBery brings back the forgotten soundscape of old Galician taverns - a melting pot where Polish, Ukrainian, Jewish, and Romani musical traditions intertwined for centuries.
Playing on traditional instruments including the fiddle, hammered dulcimer (cymbały), and frame drum, the ensemble creates a raw, energetic, and trance-like musical experience that seamlessly connects historical roots with modern stage energy.
Highlights & Festival Appearances
Viljandi Folk Music Festival (Estonia), 2026
Førdefestivalen (Norway), 2026
Haapavesi Folk Music Festival (Finland), 2026
Zuma Festival (Italy), 2026
Ethniesy (Poland), 2026
Mera Festival (Romania) - planned for Summer 2026
Folkfestival (Belgium) - planned for Summer 2026
Ethno Port (Poland), 2025
Etno Baltica (Poland), 2025
Highlights & Festival Appearances
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo 2025
Tallinn Music Week (TMW) (Estonia) 2025
Folkest Showcase (Italy) 2025
