BIOGRAPHIES
Zbruch was established with a vision of blending traditional music with contemporary sound. Each member contributes a unique musical talent and enables band to play a vast repertoire and compose innovative new music.
Andrij Jmourko - Singer, Drummer & MC
Andrij is an exceptional performer. In addition to singing, he enhances the beat of Zbruch's music by playing the drums and percussions. As an MC, Andrij involves the audience with his playful personality. He orchestrates the synergy of Zbruch into the crowd, transforming the atmosphere into one of participation by young, old, single and/or married. When Zbruch performs the crowd springs into action and if anybody is left sitting they are usually chair dancing or singing along. Andrij blends the crowd, encouraging interaction and participation. He makes everyone feel welcome and when opportunity permits goes out of his way to make individuals feel special.
Oleg Matsievski - Keyboardist, Vocalist, & Manager
In addition to playing the keyboard exceptionally well and singing, Oleg manages Zbruch. Oleg keeps the band together and orchestrates synergy amongst the band members with his one of a kind sense of humour and personable nature. Oleg is articulate and focuses his technical expertise, determinism, and foresight to perfect Zbruch's sound. Thanks to Oleg, Zbruch projects quality sound and an expanding repertoire that celebrates the Ukrainian spirit.
Andrij Lesiuk - Lead Guitarist & Vocalist
Andrij is an exceptional guitarist and vocalist who has been perfecting his unique style since childhood. He is undoubtedly a crowd pleaser who contributes to Zbruch an effervescent youthfulness. He has an incredible ability to articulate, fine tune, improvise, and invent new sounds. Andrij is innovative and takes a fresh approach to perfecting music fragments and enhancing the song. His well trained voice is unique, soft, and appealing. As a vocalist his repertoire is vast. In concert he undoubtedly turns head when he takes the lead performing modern english music. In addition to his inborn musical talent, fellow band members say he was chosen for his personality. He's open minded, down-to-earth, and has a great sense of humour.
Dmytro Bilan - Vocalist & Accordionist
Dmytro plays the accordion exceptionally well and enhances Zbruch repertoire. Undoubtedly his greatest musical strength is his voice. He has the most professional trained voice of all Zbruch members. In the studio Dmytro records his songs in one shot – no retakes. Fellow band members say that when he sings he becomes the song. Dymtro reads the song, thinks about it for a couple of minutes, comes to the microphone, closes his eyes, and the image of the song is right there. He sings with passion and character, enabling listeners to visualize the song. Dmytro has been professionally training, singing, playing in various groups, and even teaching for approximately fifteen years. His level of expertise reflects a dedication to music that is unequalled.
Victoria Jmourko - Teen Vocalist
Victoria performs guest appearances with Zbruch and records songs in the studio. While Zbruch takes the show on the road, Victoria focuses her energy on school and perfecting her musical abilities. Victoria’s in born talent resounded with her first recording of Shchyri Zvertannia, which captures the heart and souls of Zbruch’s listeners.