Episode 12 | How WikiSpiv Documents Ukrainian Folk Songs

Thanks to WikiSpiv and its founder Danylo (Daniel) Centore, Ukrainian folk songs will live on as long as the internet exists. WikiSpiv is a collaborative living songbook website that documents the history of Ukrainian folk songs. Anyone can add their knowledge to the site, though Danylo has done the bulk of the work, including extensive research to find the origin of songs,

What Else You’ll Hear

How WikiSpiv tracks the evolution of language
Fun Ukrainglish phrases from common zabava songs
Words of wisdom for others undertaking side projects
How you can help document Ukrainian folk songs

Resources

WikiSpiv website and Facebook page
Danylo’s favourite Ukrainian song: lyrics and music
Help Danylo figure out who wrote the song “Vohov.” Here are the lyrics!
Performances by Danylo: fundraiser for Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in Seattle and Christmas fundraiser for Help us Help
Danylo’s Spotify playlists: Hey, Zabava and Best of Barabolya
ЛГБТ+ Українська Діаспора, a safe space created on Slack.com for LGBTQPIA+ Ukrainians and Allies in North America to connect with each other. This is another project that Danylo helps out with.