Ukrainian singer and prominent member of the "Women's Quarter" Marta Adamchuk shared her memories of childhood idols and how deeply she was hurt by the stance of famous performer Ani Lorak after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a candid interview with BLIK, the artist confessed that in her youth she admired Lorak's work, collected her photos, and learned her songs, perceiving her as an undeniable standard of stage success.
According to Marta, her musical journey was shaped under the influence of various performers. Her family sincerely loved the work of legendary Sofia Rotaru, and the future star used to stage impromptu home concerts, wearing her mother's dress and drawing inspiration from Moldovan folklore. However, Ani Lorak remained her main childhood idol, accompanying the girl during the formation of her musical interests and vocal passion.
Changing life landmarks and betrayal
The attitude toward her childhood idol changed drastically with the outbreak of aggression against Ukraine. The stance of Ani Lorak, who chose to stay in the Russian Federation and ignored the large-scale tragedies in her homeland, became a personal pain for Marta Adamchuk. The artist emphasized that such a choice by a person who was an important life and creative guide for her left a deep emotional mark, as the betrayal of youthful ideals is always felt with special acuteness.
The path to the big stage through vocal mastery
Interestingly, fate connected the names of Marta Adamchuk and Ani Lorak even before the former began her professional musical career. Both of them studied under renowned vocal teacher Maria Kogos, who also taught singer Katya Buzhynska. Initially, Marta planned to connect her future with studying foreign languages, but vocal lessons completely changed her plans, led her to the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, and helped build a successful career on the professional stage as part of popular projects.
