Among the many stories of resilience born in Ukraine during the past years, some speak not through statements but through music. One of these stories belongs to Ksanti, a Ukrainian singer and lecturer at the International European University (IEU), whose songs have become a symbol of light, peace, and hope even in the darkest moments. Her creative path deeply resonates with the values promoted by the My Peace project, which aims to amplify youth voices, promote emotional resilience, and cultivate a culture of peace even during wartime.
Art as Shelter and a Soft Power Tool
When the war began, every Ukrainian searched for ways to stay balanced, protect their mental well-being, and support others. For Ksanti, this path became music.
Her songs, recorded against the backdrop of air raid sirens, turned into an emotional refuge — for herself, for her students, and for listeners who needed even a brief moment of calm, warmth, and hope.
At the heart of her work lies the theme of peace - not abstract, but deeply personal:
Her voice reminds us: even during war, we can remain human, capable of feeling, creating, loving.
Songs Born in War
Ksanti’s music has become a kind of emotional diary capturing the reality of wartime: moments of sorrow, but also strength, light, and renewal.
Many of her songs carry a powerful message: peace begins within each of us.
Through warm imagery - sunlight, summer, gentle energy - her songs help listeners reconnect with their inner stability.
They remind us that even in difficult days, there is space for hope, reflection, and emotional recovery.
An Educator Who Inspires by Example
Beyond the stage, Ksanti is a lecturer at IEU. She shares not only knowledge with her students, but also her lived experience of using creativity as a tool for resilience.
Her story teaches young people to:
For many students, music becomes the language through which they can express what words cannot.
Why Her Story Matters Today
Because her story reminds us of essential truths:
Ksanti’s journey mirrors the journey of Ukraine itself: wounded yet strong, fragile yet unbroken, still singing about light while standing in the shadow of war.
Peace Lives Where Music Lives
Today, her songs are more than melodies. They are a space to breathe, to let go of pain, to feel alive again.
They are a reminder that each of us carries an inner light that external darkness cannot extinguish.
Her voice - just like the message of the My Peace project - is the voice of quiet but unwavering faith in peace - a peace that will definitely come.
Listen to Ksanti:
