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The Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn

Brad Salyn
Ukrainian-Canadian Music
Ukrainian Music
CKJS 92.7FM
Polka
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ukrainian Canadian Music
Ukrainian Culture
Christmas
CKJS 92.7 FM
Winnipeg, Canada
Canada's National Ukrainian Festival
Ukrainian Musicians Association
Halloween
Waltz
National Ukrainian Festival
Folklorama
The Zabava Hour
CKJS
Interlake Polka Kings

The best Ukrainian Canadian music with one of the longest running programs in Canada based in Manitoba.

Programs will be available for podcast shortly after airing on Fridays from 7pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm on CKJS 92.7FM in Winnipeg.

Past archived shows will slowly be added in roughly chronological order around 4 episodes per month.

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Kozak – Brandon Hachkowski

Rudy – Millenia

Kozak From A Foreign Land – Peter Lamb with The Citulski Sisters

Koby’s Polka – The Northern Troubadours

Rospryahaite – The Ukrainians

Oh Girl I Like You – The Trail Riders

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Kozak – Brandon Hachkowski

Paul’s Polka – Musical Jamboree Boys

Canadian Harvest Polka – Steve Berkowski

Kari Ochi - Vatra

Up on the Hill / Kozachok – High Profile

Sonia Polka – The Marangos

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Kozak – Brandon Hachkowski

Saskatchewan Wedding March – Back Home Country

I Love You Waltz – Vern Walkin

Tommy’s Polka – Tommy Buick

Byla Mene Maty – Nove Pokolinkya

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Kozak – Brandon Hachkowski

Lay That Pistol Down Pete – Peter Hnatiuk

Original Polka Kings Polka – Original Polka Kings

Anniversary Waltz – Vally Tsymbaly Ensemble

Sontze Nezenko – The Ukrainian Connection

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Recent Guests

Dennis Nykolision
Member of The Interlake Polka Kings
The Interlake Polka Kings
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #215 - Friday, June 26, 2026
Patti Kustorok
Fiddler and Ukrainian-Canadian musician
Maytay Ukrainian fiddling community
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Reg Bouvette
Four-time Manitoba Fiddling Champion and performer
The Prairie Fire Band/Red River Métis music scene
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Marcel Meilleur
Author of Echoes of Red River, The Life and Music of Marcel Meilleur
Manitoba fiddle history
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Andy DeJarlis
MaCiy/Fiddle musician from Manitoba
Red River Valley/Manitoba fiddle scene
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Joe Lavoie
Fiddle musician
Skiffle Fiddle / Manitoba music community
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Denis Encontre
Fiddle musician
Saskatchewan/Manitoba fiddle circuit
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Eugene Laderoute
Fiddle musician
Forget Saskatchewan scene
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Ray St. Germain
Maytay music staple
Manitoba fiddle community
Episode: Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #214 - Saturday, June 20th, 2026

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Brad Salyn
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Great show

    I really enjoy the shows live on Friday and Saturday evenings. Now I can hear the shows that I’ve missed.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Derek B - Winnipeg, MB
    Canadaa year ago

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The show delivers authentic Ukrainian-Canadian music and community vibes.

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#173
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Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #215 - Friday, June 26, 2026
Q: Dennis, had you ever had the chance to perform at the National Ukrainian Festival, and what memories stand out from those experiences?
Dennis recalls performing with the Interlake Polka Kings and the Polka Drifters at earlier festival iterations, highlighting the robust growth and ongoing revival of Ukrainian music in the region, as well as the excitement of high-energy venues and large audiences.
Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #215 - Friday, June 26, 2026
Q: Now, since the Fond Farewell, I don't want to presume you have hung up the fiddle, Dennis, but what have you been up to, and what's life been like in retirement for Mr. Dennis Nykolision?
Dennis explains retirement includes winter jams in Florida with multiple ensembles, staying connected with a larger fiddle group in Barrie, and continuing to enjoy music actively through occasional performances and social gatherings while staying deeply engaged with the Ukrainian-Canadian fiddle tradition.
Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #137 - Friday, September 26th, 2025
Q: What did Derek Balinski say about the V Records Tribute?
He found it fantastic and shared memories related to the records from his childhood.
The Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #120 - Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Q: Why did you feel it was important to record a fresh CD now?
Terry expressed a passion for music and the desire to give back to the community that supports musicians, particularly elderly audiences who enjoy live performances.
The Zabava Hour with Brad Salyn #120 - Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Q: What inspired you to start a new band called The New Lumberjacks?
Terry wanted to honor the legacy of Jimmy Watsko and felt it was an opportunity to contribute positively to the Ukrainian-Canadian music community.

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A long-running Ukrainian-Canadian music hour led by a Winnipeg-based host guides listeners through traditional and modern tunes, with frequent live-event shout-outs, community announcements, and ties to regional Ukrainian music scenes. Episodes emphasize polkas, ballads, and festive tunes from Manitoba and western Canada, often featuring local bands, anniversaries, and cultural heritage pieces. The show is highly community-focused, acts as a cultural bridge for Ukrainian-Canadian audiences, and maintains a hands-on, radio-host-led vibe that blends music curation with local event promotion. Noteworthy is its longevity, strong regional identity, and consistent promotion of live performances and community gatherings in Manitoba. This could be ... more

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2. Patti Kustorok
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