Ron Cahute
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.
Ron Cahute | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 26, 1955 Toronto, Canada |
| Died | April 22, 2023 (aged 68) Toronto, Canada |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion |
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. Cahute performed with Nana Mouskouri, Sofia Rotaru, Lisa Dalbello, Melissa Manchester, and Catherine McKinnon. Cahute died in Toronto on April 22, 2023, at the age of 68.