Sofia Bilozor is a singer/musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She plays the bandura, guitar, piano and several percussive instruments. Sofia won the title of "Canada's National Ukrainian Festival Idol" from Dauphin's National Ukrainian Festival held August 2005. Since then she has played at a steady barrage of weddings, pubs and lounges. Currently her full length album "Enchanting Melodies" released as of August 2006 and is now available in Winnipeg, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and online. Her talents developed through a diverse musical background and the influence from a wide variety of styles that rage from classical and jazz to exotic flamenco music from Spain. Sofia has a fresh sound infusing Ukrainian folk songs with Spanish flamenco music. Her songs are soulful and passionate and will catch the attention of any song lover!

Sofia has performed with many groups including: O. Koshetz Choir (95-98), Zoloti Struny(95-present)-many highlighs including playing bandura with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Dauphins National Ukrainian Festival and playing at special events including the unveiling of a stamp for famous sculpture/artist Leo Mol. She has also sung with vocal trio Lyra (95-05) at such events as Folklorama(festival to celebrate all nations), Lyric Theatre, Dickinson North Dakota Ukrainian Festival, several CYC and KYK events and even a special dinner for former Lieutenant Governor Peter Lieba. She currently sings with Melos Choir (94-present) whom has peformed with Hoosli Men's Choir. Sofia has also performed in Spanish with Bolero Dance theatre(04-05).

Sofia made a national television appearance on Canadian Idol 2004. She was told by Zack Werner, one of the celebrity judges, "if we ever had Ukrainian Idol we will call you for sure?" Alas she did not make it all the way but sang a traditional Ukrainian folk piece and the judges were wow'd by the passion and power in her voice. It was a great experience and the celebrity judges were very impressed. Who knew Zack would be right about being Ukrainian Idol!

Sofia is accompanied by gifted musicians Duncan McGregor-flamenco guitar, Eric Leblanc - percussion, Will Kaye - violin, Liana Stecky - bandura, Rosemarie Muzyka - accordion, Nathan Mandziuk - accordion and guest appearances by Nyk Bielak - bass guitar.

Besides music, she has been an active member of CYMK - a ukrainian canadian youth group involved in promoting leadership, religion and culture and has served on all levels of executives, local, provincial and also held the positiion of National Vice-President (03-05).

Sofia attended the University of Manitoba 1995-1998 studying sciences. She later graduated with a pharmacy technician degree from Winnipeg Technical College in 2000 and is currently working in retail pharmacy. Through her employment she is also a certifed Diabetes Meter Technician.

In her spare time Sofia likes to travel, listen to music, teach guitar/bandura or is at the gym.

Duncan McGregor
Duncan’s performing passion has a world music flavour including flamenco, jazz and arabic music styles. Duncan is the music director and flamenco guitarist for Bolero Dance Theatre (BDT) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Duncan plays regularly for flamenco dance classes, workshops and performances. Contact: dmcgrego@mts.net

Eric LeBlanc
Eric has been on the music scene in Winnipeg working with groups and soloists Spur of the Moment, Sand, Phoebe Man and Amtad Sabir. Having had extensive experience in East Indian classical music, Eric brings an world beat flavour to the studio with Bodhran and darbouka, as well as tambourine, rainstick and shakers.