Oksana Bilozir

Full name – Oksana Volodymyrivna Bilozir
Date of birth – May 30, 1957
Place of birth – village Smyga (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – singer, public and political figure
Genre – pop music

History of the artist's development

Oksana Bilozir is a Ukrainian artist, public and political figure. The star of Ukrainian pop music was born in the village of Smyga in the Rivne region. From an early age, she showed leadership qualities, thanks to which she had authority among her peers. She spent her childhood and school years in Yavoriv, near the Polish border. There were always nativity scenes there, which little Oksana was a little wary of. Christmas holidays in the family were quiet, in the family circle. There was always kutya on the table.

The girl's first acquaintance with the world of music and creativity took place while studying at the Yavoriv Music School. Later, Bilozir mastered the profession at the Lviv Music and Pedagogical School, and later at the Lviv Conservatory. In addition to her art education, she also received a master's degree in foreign policy and diplomacy at the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Creative path

Oksa Bilozir began her path to popularity and audience recognition as a student. She joined the vocal and instrumental ensemble Rytmy Karpat. Later, the group received a new name - Vatra. It was with this group in 1985 that the artist recorded her first solo album. The repertoire then consisted mainly of arrangements of folk songs and compositions written by Igor Bilozir, the singer's first husband.

In 1990, Oksana Bilozir performed one of her most famous compositions - the signature song "Ukrainochka" by Gennady Tatarchenko. In the same year, she created her own ensemble "Oksana". In 1993, the album "Ukrainochka" was released in Canada. And two years later, the artist's record was also released in Ukraine. The release was called "New and Best Songs".

1994 was an important stage in her career - Oksana Bilozir received the honorary title of People's Artist of Ukraine. In 1996, she began working as a teacher at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. In parallel with her teaching activities, the artist remained devoted to music - she continued to record new compositions, release records and actively perform for her fans.

Style and creative development

The singer admits: formats and concepts of trends in the music industry have long been irrelevant to her. After all, the artist has become a part of Ukrainian culture and history. In her songs, Oksana Bilozir conveys what society lives by. Therefore, the star's works always sound modern. Hits such as "Ukrainochka" and "Svicha" have become integral symbols of Ukrainian music.

Each song by Bilozir is a separate story about love, loss, struggle and hope. The singer's performances are always full of emotions that leave no listener indifferent.

Social activity

Oksana Bilozir is not only a famous artist, but also a public figure and politician with powerful charisma. She actively promotes Ukrainian culture abroad, organizes concerts for the diaspora, and participates in charity projects. Oksana Volodymyrivna's contribution to supporting the military is especially significant. The singer often performs for defenders, holds charity concerts, and helps with complex humanitarian issues. In particular, in cases related to prisoner exchanges.

Among the public and political positions that Oksana Bilozir held at different times are the following:

People's Deputy of Ukraine of the IV, V, VI, VIII convocations;
Minister of Culture and Arts of Ukraine;
Minister of Culture and Tourism of Ukraine;
Head of the All-Ukrainian Public Organization "Ukrainian Mutual Assistance";
Head of the Public Association "All-Ukrainian Association of Women Deputies" and others.

Discography of the singer:

The star's creative output includes 15 CDs. Among the most popular albums are the releases "Horobina nich" (2001), "Podyvys meni v ochi" (2007), "Kolyadki ta schedrivki" (2011) and others.