Pavlo Zibrov

• Full name – Pavlo Mykolayovych Zibrov
• Date of birth – June 21, 1957
• Place of birth – Chervone village (Ukraine)
• Language – Ukrainian
• Activity – singer, composer
• Genre – pop

Pavlo Zibrov is a Ukrainian pop singer and composer, whose popularity continues to grow, and his successful creative career has been actively developing for more than 40 years. The People's Artist of Ukraine, the owner of a velvet baritone and the most famous mustache in Ukrainian show business, maintains a high status in the music industry and is an idol for representatives of several generations.

The history of the artist

Pavlo Zibrov grew up among the picturesque nature of Vinnytsia, and the boy's childhood passed under the noise of cherry orchards, folk songs and the warm voice of his mother. It was the family that became the main source of inspiration for the future artist. From his father, Pavlo inherited hard work and the ability to do everything himself, and from his mother - a love of music, words and culture.

At the age of nine, the boy began his studies as a student at the Mykola Lysenko Kyiv Music Boarding School. At first, he was supposed to learn to play the cello, but due to a shortage of students, he was transferred to the double bass. At school, children were instilled with a love of the classics - the works of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Mozart. But, like most young people of that time, Pavlo and his friends were fond of the Beatles and Chicago, so after classes they would gather in basements and ZhEKs, where they would rehearse and play whatever they liked.

Creation of "Yavor" and a significant victory at the Kerch competition

In the ninth grade, Pavlo Zibrov joined a vocal-instrumental group, which later received the name "Yavor". The group included keyboardists, drummers, guitarists, bassists and even a cellist. The young musicians performed exclusively original songs and independently created arrangements. Soon a full-fledged concert program was formed, with which the artists began to perform on the prestigious dance floor of the House of Culture of the aircraft factory.

The group's popularity grew rapidly. Young artists were invited to give concerts at the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, the Civil Engineering University, the Highway Institute, as well as at the camps "Sosnovy Bir", "Antey" and "Vostok". The group quickly became famous outside the capital - their performances took place in the Zhytomyr and Chernihiv regions. The musicians played at holidays, festivals and family events, and the money they earned was invested in development - they bought instruments, amplifiers, drums and equipment. By the eleventh grade, the group already had a serious musical inventory.

In 1975, six members of the group went to the republican competition in Kerch. There was simply not enough money for a larger number of tickets. Despite this, the young performers won fourth place and became diploma winners.

Creative path

Professional education and the beginning of a musical career

At the age of twenty, Pavlo entered the Tchaikovsky Kyiv Conservatory in the double bass class. While still a student, he began working in the State Pop Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, gradually gaining recognition among professional musicians. After completing his studies, he served in the ranks of the Soviet army - in the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Kyiv Military District. In 1982, the artist had to visit hot spots, in particular - in Afghanistan.

At the age of 27, Pavlo returned to the conservatory again - this time to the faculty of classical vocals. It was then that his solo career began to develop actively. The young singer became the laureate of the radio competition "New Names", receiving first prize and first large-scale recognition.

In 1986–1993, Pavel Zibrov was a soloist of the State Pop and Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. It was then that he finally transformed from a double bassist into a full-fledged artist of the big stage. Together with the military song and dance ensemble, he visited Paris. He lived there quite modestly, but France made a huge impression on the future star. Later, the musician went to Canada, where he purchased a synthesizer, which he still keeps. It was on this instrument that many future hits were written.

In 1986, the singer became the laureate of the Republican competition, and in 1987 he won at the all-Union level and received the status of soloist of the State Symphony Orchestra.

Creative development

The real heyday of Pavel Zibrov's work came in 1993. It was then that the legendary songs “White Flower on the Viburnum” and “How I Will See My Native House” appeared, which instantly became popular hits. The composition “White Flower on the Viburnum”, created by Ostap Gavrish, was heard on the radio, television, in restaurants and on dance floors within a few days.

An important stage in his career was his collaboration with Alla Kudlay. For the duet, Pavel wrote the songs “Love Me”, “In the Middle of a White Day” and “Me and You”, and also actively worked on video clips and concert programs. Soon the artist created his own Pavel Zibrov Theater, where he became the director and artistic director. The Khreshchaty Yar collective worked at the theater, and the creative space itself had everything necessary for a professionalessay work – a recording studio, video editing, ballet class, concert lighting, powerful sound, mobile stage and tour transport. It was actually a separate music center, which allowed for large-scale tours and releases.

In 1993, Pavlo Zibrov received the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. In the same period, active cooperation with Yuriy Rybchinsky began, thanks to which the hits “Khreschatyk”, “Dead Bees Don’t Buzz” and “Birthday” were born. And already in 1996, the artist was awarded the title of People’s Artist of Ukraine. Since 1999, Pavlo Mykolayovych began to actively cooperate with Petr Maga. It was from this collaboration that new songs appeared, among which the track “Mustache Brand” gained particular popularity.

Style and stage image

Pavel Zibrov's stage style has long become a separate phenomenon in Ukrainian culture. The People's Artist of Ukraine has created a recognizable image that combines elegance, brightness, humor and charisma. The maestro's main calling card remains his famous thick mustache, which has long since become a real brand of the artist. Zibrov himself jokes that these are his "antennae" through which he catches creative inspiration.

In the singer's wardrobe you can often see jackets with sequins, unusual prints, embroidery and bright colors. He boldly combines classic style with modern details, creating stage images that are well remembered by the audience. According to Zibrov, his wife Marina, who is also the director of his song theater, selects costumes for him.

Despite his many years of popularity, Pavlo Nikolaevich is not afraid to experiment. He easily adapts to new trends, remains a modern performer and continues to gather fans of all ages. The star's concerts are always a combination of lively emotions, professional live performances and sincere contact with the audience.

Topics of creativity

Pavel Zibrov's creativity covers several important areas, which made him a legend of Ukrainian pop music. First of all, it is romantic lyrics - songs about love, female beauty and sincere feelings. At the same time, the star's repertoire includes many humorous compositions that have long become classics of the genre.

An important place in the artist's work is occupied by love for his native land and Kyiv. That is why the composition "Khreschatyk" has become an unofficial musical symbol of the capital. Pavel Zibrov's music is distinguished by a combination of classical vocal school, pop rhythms and a recognizable sound that is easily recognized by several generations of listeners.

Current stage of musical career and social activity

Since 2005, Pavel Zibrov has become a regular participant in the “Shlyager of the Year” award. Over the years of his career, he has won more than twenty awards as a singer, composer and producer of his own projects. In the 2010s, the artist did not disappear from the scene, but on the contrary, he managed to organically fit into the modern media space. He actively maintains Instagram under the pseudonym Dj ZIBREMBO, and since 2018 he has been developing the YouTube vlog ZIBREMBO, where he shares creative news and communicates with fans.

In 2016–2017, the singer participated in the humor festival “League of Laughter”. In 2017, the singer performed on the show “Voice of the Country” with the aria of Mr. X, and the following year he became a participant in “Dancing with the Stars” together with Maria Shmeleva. In 2018, he also played the main roles in the films "Infagolic" and "Producer".

The song "Mustache Party" brought the artist a separate wave of popularity. The humorous video clip for this track went viral and gained millions of views on YouTube. It was this composition that helped the singer win a new young audience.

After the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Pavlo Zibrov actively participated in charity concerts in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and released patriotic songs, including the composition "We Will Win". In 2025, the artist continues to actively perform, record new singles, work on releases, and participate in television projects.

Other projects with the artist's participation:

• “Premier Evening with Kateryna Osadchaya”;
• “Cyber ​​​​Kray” (the singer became the hero of the comic);
• “Song of the Year”;
• “Lipsync Battle”;
• “Duet with a Star”;
• “Singing Everyone” and others.

Discography

Pavlo Zibr has released more than 20 discs with songs. Among them:

• "Khreshchatyk" (1994);
• "Well of Souls" (1995);
• "Prodigal Son" (1995);
• "Eyes of Love" (1996);
• "Golden Hits" (1998);
• "Melodies of the Soul" (2002);
• "Golden Collection" (2003);
• "Mustache Brand" (2020);
• "The Woman I Love" (2024);
• "Be Happy" (2024) and others.

The most famous hits:

• "Dead Bees Don't humming";
• "Khreshchatyk";
• "Birthday";
• "Mustache Brand".
• "Asters" and many others.

Awards and distinctions:

• Honored Artist of Ukraine;
• People's Artist of Ukraine;
• Order "For Merit" III degree;
• Order of Ivan Mazepa;
• over 20 awards "Shlyager of the Year";
• Pop star award from the Ukrainian magazine ViVa;
• Award "Legend of Ukrainian Pop""Dream" (National Music Award "Ukrainian Song of the Year");
• Order "For the Development of Ukraine" and others.

Interesting facts about the artist:

• Pavel Zibrov's creative output includes over 500 songs that have become part of the repertoire of the singer himself and other performers;
• The artist has published two books - a collection of lyrics "I'm Waiting for You" and an autobiography "Let Me Get to Know You";
• After a concert, Pavlo Zibrov likes to enjoy a hamburger from McDonald's;
• His main hobbies include fishing and traveling. In his free time, Pavlo Nikolaevich listens to jazz, and among his favorite musical groups he names Chicago, Beatles and Queen;
• The singer has been wearing his legendary mustache since he was sixteen and has shaved it only twice in his entire life.