The Cultural Forces come armed with violins and banduras, a traditional stringed instrument, but they belong to more than a band. They're also soldiers in the Ukrainian military in a branch that fights not with weapons but with music.Normally, the unit of about 80 travels the front lines with their instruments, playing for soldiers and boosting morale.Now, five of them, accompanied by American-based singers and staff, are touring the U.S. to thank American taxpayers for contributing to the aid package sent to Ukraine this spring. This weekend the troupe will perform multiple times and places in Indianapolis to raise awareness about the war in their country.

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