On Friday, December 12, the people's artist of Ukraine Stepan Higa passed away in Lviv due to illness, he was 66 years old. This news was announced on the official page of the singer. Higa died in the intensive care unit of the First Medical Association of Lviv.
Colleagues' and friends' reviews
Close friends and colleagues of the artist emphasize his mission-driven personality. Poet Vadym Kryshchenko noted the fruitful collaboration with Higa, highlighting his unique voice. Singer Iryna Fedishyn stressed that Higa's creativity has always been authentic and truly Ukrainian.
Memorable words from colleagues
A legendary song 'In the Heavenly Garden' ('Yavorina') holds a special place in the memory of colleagues.
The author of the lyrics Stepan Haliabarda recalled about this work: 'Plant a young yavorina on my grave'. Now the artist himself has 'flown to the heavenly garden'.
Mikhail Maslii shared the story of the creation of the song 'Yavorina' and its significance in Ukrainian music.
Gratitude and memories from the collectives
The 'Homin' choir collective expressed gratitude to Higa for the music that united generations. The artists emphasized that they will always rise with the first chords during the performance of the song 'This Dream'.
Last farewell review
'Very, very sad and disappointing. R.I.P.' - noted Yevhen Rybychynskyi.
Ukrainian singer and artist Anzhelyka Rudnytska emphasized the visibility of Higa's talent only after society's rejection of Russian content.
Important data from the life of Stepan Higa
Born in the village of Bilky in Transcarpathia in 1959, Stepan Higa became a deserved and people's artist of Ukraine. His famous songs include 'This Dream', 'Yavorina', and 'Golden Carpathians'. For his creativity, he was awarded numerous orders.
The Ukrainian people lost a talented singer and author whose creativity has always inspired and united generations. The rare voice and truly Ukrainian performance of Stepan Higa's songs will remain in the memory of descendants as a symbol of genuine Ukrainian music.