Ron Cahute
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Ronald Cahute (Ukrainian: Рoман Кoгут; March 26, 1955 – April 22, 2023) was a Canadian recording artist and songwriter. He was an accordion player[1] and founding member of the Ukrainian-Canadian music band Burya (Ukrainian: Буря) (English translation: Storm). He was an arranger, sound engineer, music producer, and musical director for Ukrainian dance ensembles in Toronto.
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Cahute began his music career in 1962 as a drummer in the band of his late father Maurice Cahute.[2] In 1969, he founded a Ukrainian-Canadian music band, which was later called Burya.
Cahute released over 30 albums either with Burya or as a solo artist.[1] As a guest performer with other music artists he has performed on 178 albums.[citation needed] Cahute performed with Nana Mouskouri, Sofia Rotaru, Lisa Dalbello, Melissa Manchester, and Catherine McKinnon.[citation needed] Cahute died in Toronto on April 22, 2023, at the age of 68.[3]
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In its 30+ year history the line-up of Burya musicians has included:
- Ron Cahute: Accordion, Lead Vocals
- Jaroslaw Hryhorsky: Violin, Viola, Trombone, Vocals, Percussion
- Len Steciuk: Guitar, Fiddle, Vocals
- Steve Krachko: Drums
- Bill Hawryschuk: Drums
- David Monis: Drums
- Mark Zubek: Drums
- Michael Monis: Guitar
- Michael Romanick: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Percussion
- Tom Romanick: Saxophone
- Ron Lutz: Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Percussion
- Frank Uhran: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Percussion
- John Lockwood: Flute
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Ron Cahute albums
- Хpиcтoc Paждaєтьcя (1988)
- Ultimate Polka (1989)
- Accordion Music - The Ron Cahute Collection
- Українські Народні Танці (Traditional Ukrainian Folk Dance) (1993)
- Canada's Ukrainian Festival (1997)
- Ron Cahute Generic Volume 1 (1987)
- Ron Cahute Generic Volume 2 (1989)
Ron Cahute & Burya albums
- Sharavarshchyna (2015)[2]
- iKozak (2010)
Burya albums
- Burya I (1979)
- Burya II (1982)
- Burya IIi (1984)
- Burya Live in Toronto (1985)
- Burya V
- Burya Non-Stop Dancing
- Burya Set in Stone
- Burya Live in Edmonton
- Burya Australia Tour (2004)
- Best of Burya
- Burya Now and Then (Double Album)
Recording guest appearances
- Played accordion on "Tango", Lisa Dalbello's "She" album
- Arranged, played keyboards, and co-produced "Paзoм - Visions" (1988)
- Played accordion on "Sailor Song" by Sarah Lentz
- Played accordion on "Heartbroken" by Keisha Prince
- Played accordion on "Amsterdam" by Steve Wildesmith
- Arranged, played all instruments, and co-produced "Bread for my brother" by Oksana
- Arranged, played all instruments, and produced "Nostalgie Di Tutti I Tempi" by Vince Paparo
- Arranged, played accordion, percussion, recorded and co-produced "Blossoming" by Voloshky (1996)
- Arranged, played accordion, recorded and co-produced "Fantazia" by Voloshky (1999)
Ukrainian comedy albums
Ron Cahute has recorded Ukrainian comedy albums with Ihor Baczynskyj including:
- ...And the Garden Goes Here! (1997)
Children educational albums
Ron Cahute has recorded a series of children's educational albums with Ihor Baczynskyj including:
- Barabolya (1997)
- Tsyboolya (1998)
- Booryak and Carrots Too (1999)
- Borscht (1999)
- Barabolya High (2000)
- Poutine - French Children's album
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