Between tradition and modernity: Ganna Gryniva on jazz, culture and musical fusion

In her music, jazz singer and composer Ganna Gryniva combines traditional Ukrainian folk songs with the sounds of modern jazz and electronic music. She came to Germany at the age of 13 and moves between two cultures and manages to combine these different influences in her art. In an interview, she talks about her passion for music, her artistic vision and the challenges of combining tradition and innovation.

Berlin-based jazz artist Ganna Gryniva is causing a lot of attention on the jazz scene with her mix of Ukrainian folk songs and jazz sounds. Credit: Dovile Sermokas