Go_A (Ukrainian: Ґоу_Ей) is a Ukrainian folktronica band formed in 2012. The band represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, performing "Shum", and placed fifth in the final.
Go_A Ґоу_Ей | |
|---|---|
 Go_A at Paradiso in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Moon Records Ukraine |
| Members | Kateryna Pavlenko Taras Shevchenko Ihor Didenchuk Ivan Hryhoriak |
| Website | go-a-band |
The band's name was made by combining the English word "Go" with the Greek letter "Alpha", which symbolizes the beginning of everything, and the band's name is symbolic for "return to the roots".[1][2][3][4]
The band includes vocalist Kateryna Pavlenko from Nizhyn, keyboardist and percussionist Taras Shevchenko from Kyiv, Ihor Didenchuk from Lutsk (also a member of rap group Kalush), and Ivan Hryhoriak from Bukovyna.[5]
The band sings near-exclusively in the Ukrainian language.[6]
History
editThe group was founded after keyboardist and percussionist Taras Shevchenko, not related to the poet of the same name, met folk singer Kateryna Pavlenko in 2012. In December 2012, the first song "Koliada" (Коляда) was released.
The band gained attention after the release of the single "Vesnianka" (Веснянка), which won the national competition The Best Track in Ukraine 2015.[7] For six weeks, the song stayed at number one on the 10Dance chart of the Kiss FM radio station in Ukraine and was awarded Discovery of the Year by the radio station.[1]
In November 2016, Go_A released their debut album Idy na zvuk (Іди на звук; Follow the Tune) via Moon Records Ukraine.[8] The album consists of ten songs, including "Vesnjanka".[9] In early 2017, they released a Christmas single "Shchedryi vechir" (Щедрий вечір) in collaboration with Katya Chilly.[10]
Eurovision Song Contest (2020–21)
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On 22 February 2020, Go_A, performing "Solovey", earned the right to represent Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 by winning both the public vote and the jury vote in the Ukrainian national final.[11] was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Suspilne announced that the band would represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.[12] On 4 February 2021, it was announced that "Shum" would be the song that Go_A would be performing in Rotterdam at the Eurovision Song Contest. "Shum" placed fifth, with 364 combined public and jury points. However, in the public vote, "Shum" placed second with 267 points.[13] Band member Ihor Didenchuk is also a member of rap group Kalush, which won the contest for Ukraine the following year.[14]
Post-Eurovision Song Contest (2021–present)
editThe band played shows in Europe in late 2022 and early 2023.[15] At the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Go_A performed "Shum" during the flag parade in the show's final, alongside past Ukrainian entrants including Jamala, Tina Karol, and Verka Serduchka. They also appeared on stage during Duncan Laurence's performance of "You'll Never Walk Alone" during the interval.[16]
Band members
edit- Kateryna Pavlenko – lead vocals
- Taras Shevchenko – keyboards and mixing, percussion
- Ihor Didenchuk – sopilka, backing vocals
- Ivan Hryhoriak – guitars
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| LTU [17] | ||
| Idy na zvuk |
|
56 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKR Air [18] |
BEL (FL) [19] |
GER [20] |
IRE [21] |
LTU [17] |
NLD [22] |
SWE [23] |
SWI [24] |
UK [25] |
US Elec [26] | |||
| "Kolyada" | 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Vesnyanka" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Idy na zvuk |
| "Shchedryy vechir" (with Katya Chilly) | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Rano-ranenko" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Solovey" | 2020 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Dobrym lyudyam na zdorovya" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Shum" | 2021 | 17 | 29 | 66 | 37 [27] |
3 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 59 | 20 | |
| "Kalyna" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Rusalochki" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Vorozhyla" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Dovbush (soundtrack) | |
| "Dumala" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Krip" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. | ||||||||||||
References
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- ^ "Переможці нацвідбору на "Євробачення": 10 цікавих фактів про гурт Go-A". Elle – модний жіночий журнал (in Ukrainian). 24 February 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Кириленко, Оксана (11 February 2020). "Фіналісти першого півфіналу нацвідбору на «Євробачення-2020» гурт Gо_A, хто вони?". poglyad.tv (in Ukrainian). Погляд. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Кобилюк, Микола (23 February 2020). "Солістка з Ніжина, а гітарист – з Буковини: що відомо про гурт Go-A, який поїде на Євробачення". Молодий буковинець. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Go_A. "About Us". Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Estrin, Daniel; Lysenko, Olena (22 February 2022). "For Ukrainian musicians, rejecting Russia is a matter of national pride". WBUR-FM. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Конкурс The Best Track in Ukraine 2015 объявил победителей!" [The Best Track in Ukraine 2015 contest announced the winners!]. tochka.net (in Russian). 15 December 2015. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Електрофолк-гурт Go-A представив дебютний альбом" [Electrofolk band Go-A presented their debut album]. musicinua.com (in Ukrainian). 2 November 2016. Archived from the original on 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "#Ідиназвук by Goa on Apple Music". Apple Music. 29 November 2016. Archived from the original on 3 March 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ Veen, Renske ten (27 April 2021). "Go_A: 10 facts about Ukraine's Eurovision 2021 group". wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Go_A will represent Ukraine in Rotterdam". Eurovision.tv. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Herbert, Emily (18 March 2020). "Ukraine: Go_A Will Represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2021". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Latest news: Go_A has new song for Eurovision 2021!". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 4 February 2021. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021.
- ^ Marco, Muntean (10 February 2022). "Kalush Orchestra: "'Stefania' track is about the dearest person, Mom"". ESCBubble. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Dear friends, as promised, we are announcing additional concert dates. This time we are returning to Belgium, Finland and the Netherlands. You welcomed us so warmly during the previous part of the tour. And we'll also visit countries where we've never been before. Denmark, Sweden and Norway, we look forward to meeting you. You mean the world to us! The ticket links are in our stories and bio. See you". Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Hainey, Fionnula (13 May 2023). "Eurovision 2023: Who are GO_A, Jamala, Tina Karol, and Verka Serduchka?". The Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ a b "2021 21-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" [2021 21st most listened (TOP 100)]. agata.lt (in Lithuanian). 28 May 2021. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ *"Solovey": "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2020-03-20". Tophit. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- "Shum": "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2021-05-21". Tophit. Archived from the original on 28 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Discografie Go_A" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Discographie Go_A". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Discography Go_A". irish-charts.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Discografie Go_A". dutchcharts.nl. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 21" [Weekly list Singles, week 21, 2021]. Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Discographie Go_A". hitparade.ch (in German). Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
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- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. 28 May 2021. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.