About Us

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.

Birthed in October 2024, DIVKA has burst onto Toronto’s world music scene. In a short time, they have performed in different global genres, collaborated with many renowned local artists and groups including Kazdoura, Leen Hamo, Jaash Singh, Naghmeh Farahmand, Marichka Marczyk, and Kosa Choir. Last fall, they launched their single, Harbuz, and toured in Senegal in West Africa.