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Ron Cahute
Background information
Born(1955-03-26)March 26, 1955
Toronto, Canada
DiedApril 22, 2023(2023-04-22) (aged 68)
Toronto, Canada
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
InstrumentAccordion
Formerly ofBurya
SpouseChristine Binka (Kowal) Cahute married 2011 - present
Musical artist

Ronald Cahute (Ukrainian: Рoман Кoгут; March 26, 1955 – April 22, 2023) was a Canadian recording artist and songwriter. He was an accordion player 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.

Cahute began his music career in 1962 as a drummer in the band of his late father Maurice Cahute. 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. As a guest performer with other music artists he has performed on 178 albums. Cahute performed with Nana Mouskouri, Sofia Rotaru, Lisa Dalbello, Melissa Manchester, and Catherine McKinnon. Cahute died in Toronto on April 22, 2023, at the age of 68.

Burya musicians

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

Albums

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)
  • 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

References

  1. ^ Cahute, Ron (16 October 2016). "Perhaps/Besame Mucho". youtube.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. ^ Kowal, Chrystyna (15 September 2015). "Burya's New Album Released". Newpathway. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. "Ronald "Ron" Cahute". Necro Canada. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.

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