Divka

Divka-Summerfolk-2026

DIVKA is comprised of bandurist (esoteric Ukrainian harp) Alina Kuzma, and violist (not a violin) Zoë Ëoz. They perform primarily Eastern European folk songs about badass women in all their glory.

As a sonic rebel reckoning, DIVKA’s music is charged with mythology, traditional village singing, and generations of femme power, mystic whimsy, and a dash of vengeance.

With sharp tongues and a deep passion for ethnomusicology, Alina Kuzma and Zoë Ëoz bring a unique sonic experience using bygone folk songs from global women’s music-making traditions. DIVKA weaves a sonic constellation of delicate arpeggios and guttural ancient invocations in their live performances.

Alina Kuzma, a tradition-refocusing bandurist and vocal forest nymph, brings a rich waterfall of sound with her mastery of the bandura. Her ethereal vocals and skillful plucking transport listeners to a mystical realm where folklore comes alive.

Zoë Ëoz, a chaos-nurturing violist and raging woodland sprite, adds a layer of complexity and tension to DIVKA’s sound. Their viola balances wild energy with refined technique, equally alarming and enchanting audiences with her spirited performances.

Together, Alina and Zoë create a musical landscape that is both haunting and invigorating, blending their deep-rooted knowledge of traditional music with contemporary oomph. Their performances are a celebration of femme power and a testament to the enduring strength and creativity of women throughout the ages.