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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 | Accordion |
| Formerly of | Burya |
| Spouse | Christine Binka (Kowal) Cahute married 2011 - present |
Ronald Cahute (Ukrainian: Рoман Кoгут; March 26, 1955 – April 22, 2023) was a Canadian recording artist and songwriter. He was an accordion player[1] 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.
Cahute began his music career in 1962 as a drummer in the band of his late father Maurice Cahute.[2] 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.[1] As a guest performer with other music artists he has performed on 178 albums.[citation needed] Cahute performed with Nana Mouskouri, Sofia Rotaru, Lisa Dalbello, Melissa Manchester, and Catherine McKinnon.[citation needed] Cahute died in Toronto on April 22, 2023, at the age of 68.[3]
- ^ a b Cahute, Ron (16 October 2016). "Perhaps/Besame Mucho". youtube.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ Kowal, Chrystyna (15 September 2015). "Burya's New Album Released". Newpathway. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Ronald "Ron" Cahute". Necro Canada. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.