Tovkailo graduated from the Faculty of History at Taras Shevchenko Kyiv State University in 1983, specializing in archaeology and museology. He is the author of over 100 scholarly works on archaeology, ethnography, and kobzar traditions.
A disciple of the bandurist Heorhiy Tkachenko, Tovkailo learned the kobzar repertoire of dumas, historical songs, psalms, and ballads. He is also known as a master instrument maker, having crafted over 50 banduras, kobzas, lyras, and two torbans since 1979.
Discover the authentic world of Ukrainian music and culture together with the masters of the Kyiv Kobzar Workshop. Kobzari – bearers of centuries-old traditions, will perform dumas, historical songs, spiritual songs, psalms and instrumental works for you, which will transport you to the times of Cossack glory and national identity.
Discover the authentic world of Ukrainian music and culture together with the masters of the Kyiv Kobzar Workshop. Kobzari – bearers of centuries-old traditions, will perform dumas, historical songs, spiritual songs, psalms and instrumental works for you, which will transport you to the times of Cossack glory and national identity.
