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Ukrainian rock bands include Braty Hadiukiny, Komu Vnyz, Plach Yeremiyi, Taras Petrynenko,Oleksij Kerekesha & Fata Morgana Band http://www.fata-morgana-band.com/ ,Viy, Vopli Vidoplyasova and others. Opalnyi Prynz was, perhaps, the most influential Rock band in the late 80's and early 90's. Okean Elzy, featuring Slava Vakarchuk has long been among the most popular bands of Ukrainian pop-rock, and has had some success abroad. The band Mandry is known for fusing traditional Ukrainian music with rock, blues, reggae and chansons. The pop-singer Ruslana also uses some elements of rock in her work.
The Chervona Ruta was a very important Ukrainian rock music festival.
The Rock legends of Ukraine is a series of compilations of the best works of known Ukrainian rock groups.
