BIOGRAPHY

This is a very handsome man.

Andrey Kutash is a young virtuoso guitarist who performs a unique blend of Ukrainian and Flamenco music. His set consists of mainly original Ukrainian music as well as traditional pieces.

Andrey Kutash was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He has been playing the guitar for over 20 years, twelve of which have been professionally. In 1990, he began his studies on Flamenco guitar techniques and melodies. He released his first professional recording in 1997, titled "Kutash". "Kutash" is a compilation of original and traditional Ukrainian/Flamenco music. It is the first example of the original musical style Andrey has created. It is a new and intricate style of music - which has wowed all audiences.

Andrey's second recording is now available on CD, titled "Kutash II, Carpathian Echoes". "Kutash II" is a lively CD, with a few mellow guitar pieces. There are five guest artists who are featured on this recording . They play the following instruments: violin, tsymbaly (a traditional instrument), piano and mandolin. There are also three songs with vocals.

Andrey has performed at various locations in Montreal, greater Quebec, Ontario and New York. Kutash can be heard on local radio stations in Montreal, RCI, Radio Canada International, and on the World Wide Web.