Category: Leontovych, Mykola (1877-1921)

‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later

The New York Times – Music:
It started as “Shchedryk,” a song about a little bird that was first performed in the United States in 1922. Its enchanting melody has since been sung by Beyoncé and Barenaked Ladies.

‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later