Denver-Based Musician Siuzanna Iglidan Pays Tribute To Homeland Of Ukraine At Grammys

DENVER (CBS4) - It's music's biggest night as artists prepare to celebrate the 64th annual Grammy Awards. One of those artists is Denver-based Siuzanna Iglidan who is from Ukraine.

Iglidan accompanied John Legend as a tribute to her home country as it continues to defend itself from Russian attacks. She comes from a family of teachers and graduated from the Odessa National "Antonina Nezhdanova" Music Academy, according to her website.

She later pursued a PhD in music theory and pedagogy. The Ukrainian government also awarded her and named her Honored Worker of the Ukrainian Culture for her dedication and support for her native culture.

The local nonprofit, Ukrainians of Colorado which has held several fundraisers for refugees, celebrated Iglidan on social media.

Iglidan will play the bandura, a Ukrainian folk instrument which is considered the national musical instrument.

Watch the 64th annual Grammy Awards at 6 p.m. on CBS4 Denver.