Ron Cahute

Ron Cahute
Background information
Born(1955-03-26)March 26, 1955
Toronto, Canada
DiedApril 22, 2023(2023-04-22) (aged 68)
Toronto, Canada
GenreFolk
OccupationsSinger, musician, songwriter
InstrumentAccordion
Formerly ofBurya
Spouse
Christine Binka (Kowal) Cahute married 2011 - present

Ronald Cahute (Ukrainian: Рoман Кoгут; March 26, 1955 – April 22, 2023) was a Canadian recording artist and songwriter. He was an accordion player and founding member of the Ukrainian-Canadian music band Burya (Ukrainian: Буря) (English translation: Storm). He was an arranger, sound engineer, music producer, and musical director for Ukrainian dance ensembles in Toronto.

Cahute began his music career in 1962 as a drummer in the band of his late father Maurice Cahute. In 1969, he founded a Ukrainian-Canadian music band, which was later called Burya.

Cahute released over 30 albums either with Burya or as a solo artist. As a guest performer with other music artists he has performed on 178 albums.[citation needed] Cahute performed with Nana Mouskouri, Sofia Rotaru, Lisa Dalbello, Melissa Manchester, and Catherine McKinnon.[citation needed] Cahute died in Toronto on April 22, 2023, at the age of 68.

Burya musicians

In its 30+ year history the line-up of Burya musicians has included:

Albums

Ron Cahute albums

Ron Cahute & Burya albums

Burya albums

Recording guest appearances

Ukrainian comedy albums

Ron Cahute has recorded Ukrainian comedy albums with Ihor Baczynskyj including:

Children's Educational Albums

Ron Cahute has recorded a series of children's educational albums with Jane Lapko and Ihor Baczynskyj including:

References

  1. 1 2 Cahute, Ron (16 October 2016). "Perhaps/Besame Mucho". youtube.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 Kowal, Chrystyna (15 September 2015). "Burya's New Album Released". Newpathway. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ronald "Ron" Cahute". Necro Canada. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.