Biography
Ekaterina is a versatile singer, composer and a multi-instrumentalist, skilled in percussion, guitar, zhaleika, and recorder. Her unique voice encompasses a wide range of sounds, from the traditional ritual singing of Eastern Europe to Western classical and early music, often intertwined with contemporary alternative music genres.
After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Music from York University, Ekaterina delved deeply into the musical traditions of the Balkans, East Slavic cultures, and the Near East. These influences are evident in her work with her own ensembles, Blisk, Polky, and Meden Glas. She also brings a fusion of traditional elements and alternative music to her collaborations with folk metal band Protokult and folk-rock group Katüsha.
An active live performer, Ekaterina has graced the stages of numerous world music festivals and conferences, including the Winnipeg Folk Music Festival, Calgary Folk Festival, Canmore Folk Festival, New York's APAP, Ireland's "Your Roots Are Showing" Folk Conference and Folk Alliance among others.
In addition to her performance career, Ekaterina is increasingly focused on composing for theatre, film, and animation. Her compositions were featured in the 2024 production "Broomdance" by Birdbone Theatre. She has also contributed her voice and instrumentation to various soundtracks, including Motherly (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2021), composed by Spencer Creaghan, as well as Samuel Chou’s animated horror films VRDLK: Family of Vurdulak (2022) and In the Heat (2023), composed by Brett Caruthers.
Ekaterina’s latest venture, Vedmah, is a dark electronic band that merges traditional musical elements with legends and folklore of witchcraft from around the world. Through this project, she is crafting a parallel universe set in a dystopian future, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern soundscapes. With Vedmah, Ekaterina pushes the boundaries of musical storytelling, fusing history, mythology, and electronic metal into a bold and immersive artistic experience.