We recently learned of Cultural Forces, the cultural arm of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, through our own James Hetfield.

@culturalforces.international features seven world-class artists, all professional musicians before the war who are now active-duty soldiers. The group just completed a 170-show tour of gratitude in the United States. Seen here, Taras Stoliar (Honored Artist of Ukraine/PFC, Reconnaissance Operative, 112th Separate Brigade, Territorial Defense Forces) plays "Nothing Else Matters" on a 62-string bandura, a traditional Ukrainian folk instrument. With the conclusion of this tour, he is now returning to Ukraine, back to the front.

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[–] Vikthor@lemmy.world 7 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Not to shift focus from AFU, but this Polish version is also pretty cool.

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 2 points 3 hours ago

Tbf, the white voice technique they are using isn't distinctively Polish, it is relatively common in eastern Europe, e.g. the Ukrainian group GoA uses it as well.