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Ivo BobulSoviet and Ukrainian singer
Date of Birth: 17.06.1953
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Ivo Bobul: Ukrainian Musical Icon
- Rise to Fame
- Regional Success
- Artistic Collaboration
- Return to Chernivtsi and Success with Sandulesu
- National Recognition
- Patriotism and Recognition
- Honored Artist of Ukraine (1995)
Ivo Bobul: Ukrainian Musical Icon
Early Life and CareerBorn in Ukraine, Ivo Bobul initially performed as a restaurant artist before making his professional debut in 1980 with the Cheremosh vocal-instrumental ensemble (VIA). A year later, he joined Zhyva Voda and replaced his future wife and stage partner Liliya Sandulesu.
Rise to Fame
In 1983, the director of his philharmonic, Levko Dutkivsky, recognized Bobul's talent and wrote a series of songs for him, such as "Zoryana Nich" and "Yakshcho Lyubysh, Kokhai." These tracks were released by the prestigious Melodiya label.
Regional Success
Bobul then worked in the Ternopil Philharmonic, gaining popularity within the region. In 1990, he returned to the national stage with his most famous song, "Na Ukrainu Pover nus," written by Ostap Havrish.
Artistic Collaboration
Composer Oleksandr Morozov approached Bobul in the early 1990s and invited him to his music center in Cherkassy. Songs like "Stare Dzerelo" and "Ridna Khata" established Bobul as a leading traditional estrada performer. His first video album, "Dushi Krynytsya," was also recorded in Cherkassy.
Return to Chernivtsi and Success with Sandulesu
In 1991, Bobul returned to Chernivtsi and began performing with Sandulesu: "Bereh Lyubovi," "A Lypy Tsvi tut," and "Plomin Mioho Sertsia."
National Recognition
In 1998, Bobul achieved widespread fame when the band Tanok na Maidani Kongo created the satirical song "Ivo Bobul." In 2015, they performed the song together at the band's anniversary concert. Bobul also became a mascot for the online community Uchan.
Patriotism and Recognition
In 2016, Bobul joined the #yaLyubluSvoyuKraiinu (I Love My Country) flashmob, expressing his love for Ukraine. He has received numerous awards, including:
Honored Artist of Ukraine (1995)
People's Artist of Ukraine (1998)Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th Class (2003)
Order "For Merit," 3rd Class (2013)
