eric oder & maria kebuladze

Ballet For Life is a charity ballet gala in Berlin initiated by Kammertänzerin (Chamber Dancer) and Principal Guest Dancer at Staatsballett Berlin, Iana Salenko, a dancer of Ukrainian origin. The event brings together internationally renowned dancers, musicians, and artists to support humanitarian causes through the power of performance.

In 2025 my collegue eric oder (federico coderoni) and i composed and performed a new interpretation of native ukrainian song ‘Oh, Don’t Cry, Ukrainians’ for arshak galumyan choreography ‘Tomorrow’s Light’ performed by Iana Salenko and Marian Walter.

  • It was a pleasure to collaborate with Maria on Ballet For Life 2025 by Iana Salenko at the Admiralspalast in Berlin, where together we created an original arrangement of the Ukrainian folk song «Ой, не плачте, українці» for a choreography by Arshak Ghalumyan, danced by Iana Salenko herself. From the earliest stages of the project, her historical and cultural research proved invaluable: she identified a public-domain piece rich with meaning, reconstructing its context and roots with great sensitivity and giving us an authentic, deeply rooted foundation on which to build the new interpretation. In the studio and on stage, Maria then showed rare qualities — a technically refined voice, able to move effortlessly from the intimate timbre of traditional singing to the power required by live performance, and a crystal-clear aesthetic vision backed by solid music production experience that lets her engage with authority on every choice, from arrangement to mix to the final stage delivery. Working with her was a genuine opportunity for growth, both professionally and personally: she brings rigor, curiosity, and an artistic intuition to every project that truly make the difference. I recommend her without reservation to anyone looking for a vocalist and musical collaborator of the highest caliber.

Photo: masha kulch

Monotonne feat. kebu

Monotonne is a project of sound producer Yurii Bulychev from Dnipro. Monotonne's sound balances on the edge between trip-hop and ambient, colored in melancholic tones.

In 2025, I had the honour of collaborating on his album Days Move Slow, contributing vocals and lyrics to one of its tracks.

Days Move Slow captures a sense of space that shifts, folds in on itself, and loops day after day. Through cinematic soundscapes, it reveals themes of isolation, distorted reality, and the emotional imprints shaping our fractured present.

Created over a period of a year and a half, the record blends shades of 60s soul and jazz with the melancholic sensitivity of 90s electronics.The album’s conceptual narrative was shaped together with collaborators Paporot (Leleka i Paporot), Kebu, nusia, Grisly Faye, Tik Tu, Виставка Дисторшн, Lola Cola, and Ana Pasko.

  • Working with Maria Kebuladze was a rewarding experience. We worked together on my track Homesick for the Monotonne project, as well as on a Crimean Tatar-inspired piece for the Shum:QIRIM project. In both cases, she delivered high-quality work with professionalism, efficiency, and strong attention to detail. She brought her own creative perspective to the process, adding depth and character to the music while remaining attentive to the project's direction.

    Communication throughout the collaboration was clear and professional. Maria combines a strong artistic vision with openness to feedback, making the creative process both productive and enjoyable.

    Beyond our direct collaborations, Maria also introduced my music to other creative projects she was involved in, which I greatly appreciated.

    I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for a vocalist, composer, or sound designer, and I would be happy to collaborate with her again in the future!

kebu feat. saymory

Plyne Kacha ("A Duck Is Floating") is a wailing naitive ukrainian song of the Subcarpathian Ruthenians and one of the most poignant vocal pieces in Ukrainian cultural memory. For decades, it has been used to honour those who lost their lives fighting for Ukraine's freedom and independence.

This collaboration was my response to a Russian propaganda campaign that appropriated and distorted the song for its own purposes. Witnessing what had been done to a cultural artefact that holds such profound significance for my people, I felt compelled to speak out.

My initiative was supported by multi-genre music producer Yurii Wodolazhskyi, known for his work with the duo wavewlkrs and the project Saymory.

As the propaganda piece was distributed in the form of a YouTube video, we decided to respond in the same medium, creating an alternative narrative that could be found alongside the manipulated version — one that reclaims the song's original meaning and honours its cultural and historical significance.