Episode 12 | How WikiSpiv Documents Ukrainian Folk Songs

Thanks to WikiSpiv and its founder Danylo (Daniel) Centore, Ukrainian folk songs will live on as long as the internet exists. WikiSpiv is a collaborative living songbook website that documents the history of Ukrainian folk songs. Anyone can add their knowledge to the site, though Danylo has done the bulk of the work, including extensive research to find the origin of songs,

What Else You’ll Hear

  • How WikiSpiv tracks the evolution of language

  • Fun Ukrainglish phrases from common zabava songs

  • Words of wisdom for others undertaking side projects

  • How you can help document Ukrainian folk songs

Resources

Music

  • A big thanks to Joryj Kłoc for letting us use “Poltavśkyj Sotnyk” as Vsi’s theme song