Biography

Cepasa - is an Ukrainian musician, music producer based in Kyiv. The exquisite electronic sound that has become the key feature of Cepasa includes organic instruments, elements of world music and was born at the crossroads of downtempo and house, but it was the vocals, deep sound and sensual melodies that made his music recognizable from the first seconds. Awarded Ukrainian National Music Award – YUNA, Pavlo Lenchenko, made his debut in 2012 with the album Doing Right which he performed live as an opening act for the Icelandic band Gus Gus. The successful performance marked him as a new talent on the Kyiv electronic scene and attracted the attention of promoters. Since then, Cepasa has released 5 albums, 5 music videos and established himself as a sought-after live artist, having performed around a hundred live performances at various venues and festivals. The 5th album "Niby Chaiky" was completed during the war. In it, the Cepasa style is combined with Ukrainian folklore and lyrics of 20th century songs. The musician dedicated single "Kyiv" to his native city, recording it in April after the russian troops were knocked out of the Kyiv region. The video "Kyiv", filmed by the FlyUA channel, entered the Top-100 most popular videos on Ukrainian YouTube, receiving thousands of positive reviews and love from listeners from all over the world. Niby Chaiky's album is dedicated to the struggle of the Ukrainian people for freedom and spreads the beauty of Ukrainian culture.