Tetyana Haraschuk

Composer and drummer Tetyana Haraschuk is a singular talent. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, to Ukrainian and Cuban parents and now based in Winnipeg, Tetyana was raised with strong values of hard work, kindness, frugality, and simplicity. These principles, combined with her natural sensitivity and storytelling gift, shine through in her music, which is intricately textured, rhythmically detailed, and emotionally rich—ranging from delicate to aggressive and always deeply felt.

Tetyana immigrated to Canada with her family at age eight, which allowed her to explore her inquisitive nature and begin her musical journey, starting with piano lessons and later drums. She discovered jazz in high school, and after meeting drummer Quincy Davis at a jazz camp, she was inspired to pursue music further. Mentored by Davis and saxophonist Jon Gordon at the University of Manitoba, she earned a bachelor’s degree in jazz performance before completing a master’s degree in contemporary performance and production from Berklee College of Music.

In 2021, Tetyana independently released her debut album, The Intentions of Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance, a chamber jazz suite of original compositions. Her 2023 EP, Someone You’ve Never Been, further showcased her artistry. She has released two singles, performed internationally with her trio in Spain and Brazil, written commissioned works for the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, and served as a sessional instructor of jazz drum set at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Music.

Her most recent project, Until The Sun Comes, is a deeply personal work as both artistic director and composer. Inspired by interviews with Ukrainian war survivors, it serves as a musical documentation of their stories, created in collaboration with Winnipeg-based Ice River Films and their documentary Voices of Freedom. The film, which chronicles Tetyana’s creative process, is available to stream on CBC Gem, while the album Until The Sun Comes is streaming on all music platforms.

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Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front desk staff if you'd like to use the elevator to access the lower level.