One of the more interesting shows this weekend should be the area debut by the Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha. The quartet, which is based in Kyiv (Kiev), will perform at the Arden Gild Hall (2126 The Highway, Arden, Delaware, 302-475-3126, ardenclub.org) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.
DakhaBrakha is world-music quartet that blends elements of sound and soul to create what it calls Ukrainian “ethnic chaos.” The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding and authentic at the same time. It means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language.
Having experimented with Ukrainian folk music, the band has added rhythms of the surrounding world into their music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, the Slavic foursome creates a trans-national sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.