- Real name – Anastasiia Volodymyrivna Zavadska
- Date of birth – April 20, 2004
- City – Netishyn (Ukraine)
- Language – Ukrainian, English
- Occupation – singer, songwriter
- Genre – pop
Krylata is the solo music project of Ukrainian singer and songwriter Anastasiia Zavadska. The artist gained popularity thanks to the viral track «Generator» and her participation in the final of the Eurovision 2025 National Selection.
The Artist's Early Years
Anastasiia Zavadska, known to listeners by the stage name Krylata, was born in Netishyn, Khmelnytskyi region. Although there were no professional musicians in her family, her love for music appeared in early childhood. At the age of four, her parents enrolled her in one of the few local creative groups, where Anastasiia began studying vocals. It is known that the future artist did not graduate from a music school. Nevertheless, music became an inseparable part of her life from childhood – from creative competitions and festivals to education and her future career.
The singer gained her first major television experience at the age of ten. Together with Anastasiia Lysukha, she participated in the vocal show «The Voice. Kids». Later, the performer admitted that this project primarily influenced not her popularity or career but her personal growth. According to Krylata, childhood spontaneity helped her easily overcome nervousness, while meeting famous artists became a valuable experience that left only warm memories.
At the age of fifteen, Anastasiia moved to Kyiv to pursue her dream of performing on the big stage. It was in the capital that she became part of a creative environment, received professional education at the Glière Academy of Music and the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Variety Arts, and joined the «Black Sea Games» project.
Choosing a Stage Name
The story behind the artist's stage name is also quite interesting. The pseudonym Krylata appeared thanks to her sister, who once brought a poster to a festival with the words «Go Forward, My Winged One». This phrase captured Anastasiia's personality and creative style so perfectly that it eventually became her stage name and a symbol of her entire musical journey.
The Beginning of Her Music Career
Krylata created her first original song under this stage name in collaboration with Mykhailo Klymenko, the leader of the band Adam. This creative partnership became the foundation for a new stage in the future star's musical career.
On February 17, 2023, the single «Generator» was released, becoming a true breakthrough for the young artist. The song was inspired by the blackouts in Kyiv and quickly resonated with listeners. The track went viral on streaming platforms and TikTok, significantly expanding the singer's audience and attracting the attention of the music industry.
Creative Development
In 2023, Krylata made her mark in the Eurovision National Selection by reaching the competition's longlist. At the same time, the artist actively performed at charity concerts, supporting Ukrainians through her music. The year 2023 also brought participation in the television project «Incredible Duets». Anastasiia became a finalist of the show, performing as part of Jerry Heil's team. The Ukrainian star personally chose Krylata from among the participants, highly praising her powerful vocals, charisma and talent for writing original songs.
Another confirmation of her professional recognition came with the Move to Reality award, which the singer received at the Muzvar Awards.
Eurovision 2025 National Selection
In 2025, Krylata made her second attempt to compete in the Eurovision National Selection, presenting the original song Stay True. The song tells the story of struggling through life's difficulties, those moments when darkness seems endless and belief in one's own strength begins to fade. Through this single, the artist sought to remind listeners of the importance of staying true to themselves, protecting their inner light and remaining faithful to their values.
As the performer herself explained, this message is the central idea of the composition – never betray yourself, regardless of the circumstances. According to the artist, the song addresses a wide range of emotions familiar to many people today. Following the voting results, Krylata received eight points – four from the jury and four from the audience.
Style and Creative Themes
Krylata builds her career independently, without a producer or a large team. She makes most creative decisions intuitively, while describing her family and closest friends as her greatest support. This independence allows the artist to preserve her own style and remain honest in her work.
Krylata's music combines the aesthetics of contemporary pop music, elements of indie pop, high-quality electronic arrangements and expressive vocals. Every new release stands out through its carefully crafted sound, modern rhythms and emotional sincerity, helping the performer develop a recognizable style among the new generation of Ukrainian artists.
Her songs are based on personal experiences. The singer openly speaks about loneliness, inner fears, the search for personal identity and the importance of staying true to oneself even during the most difficult periods of life. At the same time, resilience, hope, faith in the future and inner strength remain key themes of her music. Through her songs, Krylata strives to create a space of support where listeners can find understanding, inspiration and the feeling that they are not alone in their experiences.
Social Activity
An active civic position is an important part of Krylata's work. The singer has repeatedly emphasized that for her, the greatest happiness is the opportunity to transform her emotions into songs, share them with listeners and bring people light even in the darkest times.
The artist regularly participates in charity concerts, cultural events and festivals, joins fundraising campaigns for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and supports humanitarian initiatives. Krylata believes that creativity can do more than inspire – it can truly help people, unite audiences around important causes and become a source of strength for those who need it most.
Most Famous Hits:
- «Under the Chestnut Tree»;
- «Vanil'»;
- «Meteor Shower»;
- «My Spring»;
- Stay True;
- «Cardio Love» (with GORIM!) and others.
Interesting Facts About the Artist:
- her first major hit «Generator» was created in the kitchen during the blackouts, with the singer lighting the room using a flashlight;
- it was her boyfriend who encouraged the performer to participate in the Eurovision National Selection for the second time. He assured Anastasiia that the most important thing was simply to try, while the final result was not what mattered most;
- among the Eurovision National Selection finalists with whom Krylata would like to collaborate is the band DK Enerhetyk.
