Ukrainian band Green Gray published a statement on social networks that they were suspended from participating in the concert until the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day. And revealed the details of the concert.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – July 27, 2021 – Ukraine Society and Culture
Preparations are underway for a festive concert dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine. Dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Independence, it will be held at the NSC Olympic with the participation of 30 legendary groups with legendary songs. As reported by Green Gray on Facebook, he received an invitation to participate from the office of the President in May, after which began “preparation … discussion of the script of the performance with the directors, those details with management “.
“And suddenly we are told that the concert will be only with Ukrainian-speaking artists and we no longer fit into the concept of the holiday! How to react to this? !! For 30 years of independence, we have become one of the most titled groups in Ukraine! We have more than a hundred different awards, including the 2nd MTV music awards !! All our achievements were under the flag of Ukraine and we were always proud of it! Now, in connection with “political expediency,” they are trying to erase us from the history of Ukraine. ” (Here and further quotations are given with preservation of grammar and punctuation of the original message – nv.ua.)
“We are a 100% Ukrainian product! They recorded songs, shot music videos, gave concerts, paid taxes, raised children in Ukraine! And no matter who wants it, we have Ukrainian passports and we are citizens of UKRAINE! So we sing in Russian, but should give (ascribe) our Russian-speaking cultural heritage ?! “- completed his post-Andrei Yatsenko (Diesel) and Dmitry Muravytskyy (Murik).
Opinions of commentators under the post of musicians were divided – some support Green Gray, others – remind the group that for 30 years they have not been able to record a single song in Ukrainian.
“Thanks to the group Green Gray, life in Ukraine ( especially in a difficult period for our country) is always brighter and the song Let’s wait in the rain is definitely among those songs that hardened the same independence! Shame on everyone who makes such decisions! We need to create a petition on the website of the President of Ukraine! ”
“You adults have to understand that this will happen, it will happen sooner or later. For 30 years they have not been able to write a single Ukrainian-language one … Did they not know or did they not want to … Nobody erases you from history, you are already there. Just then the new history of Ukraine – Ukrainian Ukraine. Do not whine, but understand that the State of Ukraine has no other way. “
“How to react to this? !! » – Well, of course, to hang snot on the whole Facebook!))) Instead of getting something from the Ukrainian-language repertoire, for 30 years of creativity, once the concept is as follows. With all due respect, this post does not adorn you. “
“I think you are being used to incite another language scandal.”
“30 years in Nezalezhnaya (7 years of war) and no hits in Ukrainian. Sometimes (»
“At that time, many Ukrainian-speaking groups appeared, but unfortunately you did not feel Ukrainian and chose the path of the Little Russians, this is evolution and you are sorry mammoths …”
“So what’s the problem with rewriting or translating a song into Ukrainian?” Turn the page of your written history book. “
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Source: Ukrgate