Yotam Ishay & Anastasiya Voytyuk
Brooklyn-based Grammy-nominated Interdisciplinary composer, arranger, and pianist. With over 900k streams on Spotify, music from his debut album "Opus 1" was placed in Netflix shows, and his solo piano album "SEED" was praised by the Japanese magazine "JAZZ LIFE" and the French magazine "Djolo". His compositions express a unique dialect by blending Western classical music, Middle-Eastern music, and Jazz influences.
Yotam graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, earning a composition degree with a full scholarship. He collaborated with renowned and Grammy-winning artists such as Zakir Hussain, Michael League & Bill Laurence of Snarky Puppy, Javier Limón, Berklee Indian Ensemble, Shankar Mahadevan, and Jamey Haddad. Yotam has also been active in the classical composition field and is a twice finalist of the International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition in Prague, the Czech Republic.
Yotam Ishay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8MuiD69YKc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yotam.ishay
Anastasiya Voytyuk, known as BanduraGirl, is a talented Bandura player, singer, and performer hailing from Lviv, Ukraine. She leads the folk fusion band Troye Zillia, skillfully blending Ukrainian folk songs with global influences. Anastasiya’s profound exploration of Ukrainian folklore reflects a deep-rooted understanding of these songs' everyday significance, serving as cultural milestones and mediators. The impact of war profoundly reshaped her life, guiding her from working in a refugee shelter to organizing charitable concerts abroad. Despite the geographic separation of band members, she collaborated with Polish musicians, predominantly performing in Poland and Germany, expressing hope for the eventual return of their music to Ukraine.
In 2023, Anastasiya represented Ukraine at Celtic Connections, English Folk Expo, and WOMEX, showcasing her talent on an international stage. She also participated in the Global Musician Workshop in Boston, USA, finding inspiration in the rich tapestry of cultural fusion.
Anastasiya Voytyuk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jN4jzItjG8
Yotam Ishay - Piano
Anastasiya Voytyuk - Bandura & Vocals
Harshitha Krishnan - Vocals