Grammy nominated violinist Assia Ahhatt stands out from the crowd, evoking absolute awe with her talent and prowess. And now, this artist, from Kyiv, Ukraine, is set to wow you with her instrumental track, ‘I Dance For Gods’.
Considered a violin prodigy since the age of 5, Assia Ahhatt brings not just her incredible talent, but also her courage and personal magnetism to everything she produces, winning prestigious European competitions very early on, which later ensured her a chair in the Ukrainian National Philharmonic. She has toured the world, sharing stages with the likes of Robert Plant, and Jean-Luc Ponty, just to name two.
Assia’s artistry goes beyond playing her violin. She sings in invented languages, and creates sounds that audiences have never before experienced. With 9 internationally recognised albums to her name, bridging genres from dance, to Latin, to symphonic reinterpretations, Assia Ahhatt is followed by success wherever she goes.
Assia Ahhatt uses her music as a platform with which to bring a message of hope, with the aim of influencing hearts, minds, and even global conversations. Her latest album, ‘Born In Kyiv’, is among her most personal, and pays a bold and beautiful tribute to her homeland, which has been under siege for more than a decade, escalating dramatically in the past 3 years. It pays tribute to the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people, and while Ahhatt’s safety in Kyiv is not guaranteed, she still stands in unswerving solidarity with her country.
‘I Dance For Gods’ sees Ahhatt produce alongside Lonnie Park, whose work has earned 3 Grammy Awards, 4 Grammy Nominations, and countless other accolades. She pays tribute to Kyiv, a city that, in Ahhatt’s words, “continues to breathe creativity, love, and beauty,” against all odds. The cinematic soundscape sees Ahhatt infuse blends Ukrainian ethnic vocals and instruments, and enlisting the help of several renowned musicians who dare to create even in the darkest of times. She declares, “We dance for the gods, but we live for the people”. with soaring melodies, endlessly sweeping strings, and a pulsating rhythm, all working together in harmony, the song captures the vibe of a nation that refuses to back down, no matter how dire the circumstances.
The music video for ‘I Dance For Gods’ sees Ahhatt bring grace, strength, and effortless creativity as she focuses attention on a community defined not by headlines, but rather their shared sense of resilience, and above all, togetherness. The visual is a love letter to the diversity of Ukraine, and a moving portrait of the persistence of their spirits in adversity. Ahhatt reveals that may of the cast and crew took “one day off from the battlefield” to participate, with one example, Roman, the featured master of traditional woodwind instruments, was granted a single day by his commander to join the production before returning to the front lines. “We are united by one purpose: to create beauty, to stand together, and to offer kindness and love – even amid the horror of an unjust war”, Ahhatt says. “And”, she adds, as air raid sirens are heard in the distance, “…we kept going”.
Watch the moving music video for ‘I Dance For Gods’ below, and find out more about Assia Ahhatt and her music online on her official website, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
