Daria Kulesh

Daria Kulesh - "the voice of fairytales" - has been described by Mike Harding as “one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene”.

In 2025, she celebrated the release of her new album MotherLand - described as "one of the albums of 2025" in a 5-star review by RnR Magazine and named Album of the Year by Celtic Music Radio.

Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, she fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in Ingushetia (North Caucasus) with songs that "aren't just sung, but lived" (FATEA).

We found the experience unforgettable: insights into a hitherto unknown people and their culture, overcome by the cruelty of mega state power, told through the lives of the past and present. Truly folk music at its best.” - "Remarkable woman/voice/stories" - "One of our best nights yet" - The Lightship, Blyth - organisers and audience

"An excellent evening and an epic journey told in stories and song. I don't think we have had an artist cover such a dramatic and traumatic history with such beauty, emotion and humour. Thank you"- Gerard Edwards, Bradninch Folk Club

“Motherland (Daria’s 2025 release) finds Daria at the height of her vocal powers and is destined to be one of the albums of 2025 – 5 out of 5 stars” – RnR Magazine

“Full of humanity…triumphant… an album of fabulously varying delights – Folk NorthWest

Website: www.daria-kulesh.co.uk

Video links: https://daria-kulesh.co.uk/videos/

Press: https://daria-kulesh.co.uk/press/