Women’s Voices is a programme series around inspiring women: musicians and creators with unique artistic visions and a strong social commitment. Over the coming months, the programme will tour the Netherlands, offering workshops, lectures and concerts in The Hague, Utrecht and Rotterdam. The spotlight will be on the versatile Ukrainian singer Maryana Golovchenko.
Maryana Golovchenko
Born in Kyiv and now living in The Hague, Maryana’s music connects East and West. Her voice blends centuries-old Ukrainian sounds with contemporary styles and global musical traditions. Her performances exude curiosity, craftsmanship and cultural connection, and with her warm voice and natural charisma, she has the ability to touch every audience.
Empowering singing workshops
On International Women’s Day, Maryana will introduce you to Ukrainian women’s singing and take you on a musical journey through Ukrainian culture. The focus will be on songs welcoming the arrival of spring, bringing positive energy, strength, and a sense of connection.
Sunday 8 March, 12 noon – De Vaillant, The Hague (devaillant.nl)
Sunday 8 March, 4.30 p.m. – Krachtstation, Utrecht (uplr.nl)
Concert: Songs from Ukraine
On Thursday, 16 April, Maryana Golovchenko will bring the magic of Ukrainian women’s songs to the Pelgrimvaderskerk in Rotterdam. Accompanied by Spanish/Dutch cellist Pau Sola Masafrets, she will perform a Ukrainian spiritual repertoire welcoming spring, full of fresh energy. We are collaborating with Oekraiens Huis Rotterdam and the Vataha foundation for this concert.
Thursday, 16 April 2026 – Pelgrimvaderskerk, Delfshaven, Rotterdam. Tickets on sale from 12 February.
Partners Women’s Voices
Women’s Voices is an initiative of Culture Connection, in collaboration with Grounds, Codarts Global Musics, Netwerk Vrouwen van Rotterdam, St. Mano, Rotterdam Women’s Groups, Oekraiens Huis, St. Vataha, Rotterdams Wijktheater, Mama Louise, De Vaillant and UPLR, among others. Thanks to the support of the Municipality of Rotterdam, Cultuurfonds, Elise Mathilde Fonds, Neyenburgh Fonds, Van Beek-Donner Foundation and Deltaport Donatiefonds.