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Ron Cahute

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.

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

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]

Burya musicians

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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

Albums

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Ron Cahute albums

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  • 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

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  • Sharavarshchyna (2015)[2]
  • iKozak (2010)

Burya albums

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Ron Cahute has recorded Ukrainian comedy albums with Ihor Baczynskyj including:

  • ...And the Garden Goes Here! (1997)

Children educational albums

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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

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  1. ^ a b Cahute, Ron (16 October 2016). "Perhaps/Besame Mucho". youtube.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b 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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