The Ukrainians: From Kyiv to the Kosmos (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781915858238)

LEN LIGGINS was awarded the honorary title of 'Legendary' by no less a person than DJ John Peel more than 35 years ago. A singer and violinist, Len is a founding member of The Ukrainians, which plays traditional Ukrainian music heavily influenced by Western post-punk. PETER SOLOWKA is a guitarist and co-author, with Len Liggins, of The Ukrainians: From Kyiv To The Kosmos, published by Spenwood Books in 2024. A member of Indie legends The Wedding Present until 1990, Peter lives in Oldham.

PETER SOLOWKA, then the guitarist in Indie heros The Wedding Present. Their mutual love of music, combinded with Len's knowledge of Slavic languages and Peter's passion to unearth the forgotten culture of his Ukrainian hertage, led to them forming The Ukrainians in 1991. Over 30 years later, they continue to perform their music to audiences around the world.