This article is about a Ukrainian choir in Malmesbury, England that sang traditional Ukrainian songs and one new song called “Flowers of Ivana Kupala”. The song was composed by Julian Kay after he had a dream with a Slavic-sounding tune. The lyrics were written by Slava Rubinska. The song is about the hope of happiness in this world through the tradition of making flower crowns on the holiday of Ivana Kupala.
The article mentions that the choir sang traditional Ukrainian songs, but also included the new composition “Flowers of Ivana Kupala”. It highlights the story of how Julian Kay composed the melody in a dream and gifted it to the choir’s lead singer, Debbie Cambray-Smith. The song is described as being about offering hope of happiness in this world.
The article includes links to two other BBC articles: one about pagan holidays in modern Ukraine and another about solstice and the lack of symbolism in Britain. It also mentions that the story is related to the topic of war in Ukraine, Malmesbury, and Ukraine.
Overall, the article is a short news piece about a Ukrainian choir performing traditional songs, including a new composition inspired by Slavic traditions.
