- Full name – Tetyana Kindrativna Horobets
- Date of birth – July 27 (year not disclosed)
- City – Kyiv (Ukraine)
- Language – Ukrainian
- Activity – singer
- Genre – pop
Creative path
Tetyana Horobets is a Ukrainian singer, holder of the title of People's Artist of Ukraine. Known for her gentle, sensual voice, the performer made her creative debut at the Kyiv Variety Theater. Tetyana was a member of the team from 1979 to 1987. Since 1986, Tetyana Horobets began collaborating with the musical ensemble “Grono”, the founder and leader of which was the outstanding Ukrainian musician Taras Petrynenko. During this period, in addition to music, the performer also tried her hand at the art of voice acting. The singer's voice was heard in the animated film "About Everyone in the World".
For almost 40 years, Tetyana Gorobets has been participating in concerts, tours, and performances on the stages of music festivals. The artist is a constant creative companion of the star of the domestic pop music Taras Petrinenko. The performer's penetrating vocals fill the songs with harmony and reveal the inner beauty of each composition. Among the hits that Tetyana Gorobets and Taras Petrynenko gave to Ukrainians are such hits as:
- “White Ocean”;
- “Lord, have mercy on us”;
- “Caravan”;
- “Music, play”;
- “Song about a song”;
- “Flag of Ukraine” and others.
Numerous admirers of Tetyana Gorobets’ talent draw attention to the fact that the singer is equally harmonious in both lyrical and patriotic styles. It is the ability to sincerely, emotionally and vocally perfectly present compositions of different moods is the key to popularity and wide recognition among the listening audience. Tetyana always demonstrates true professionalism in collaboration with musicians and producers.
Over the decades of working in the music industry, Tetyana Horobets and Taras Petrynenko have released such successful albums as:
- “My Love”;
- “Lord, Have Mercy on Us”;
- “I Am a Professional Slave.”
Social Activity
The success of the albums emphasized the skill and sincerity of the singers, who give all their strength and energy to the listeners. Today, the performers give charity concerts, the purpose of which is to raise funds for the needs of the heroic Armed Forces of Ukraine and volunteer organizations. During the war in Ukraine, the musicians also visited other countries. Among them are Austria and the Czech Republic. Such respected artists not only support the morale of Ukrainians, but also contribute to strengthening the defense capabilities of our state. Soulful creativity inspires Ukrainians to fight for freedom and independence. And such hits as the song "Lord, have mercy on us" became spiritual support for many in difficult times.
Awards and distinctions
For her significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian culture and art, Tetyana Gorobets was awarded high titles:
- Honored Artist of Ukraine (1999);
- People's Artist of Ukraine (2006).
Modern period
In 2025–2026, Tetyana Gorobets continues her active creative activity, remaining a constant participant in the stage tandem with Taras Petrinenko and the Grono group. The singer does not seek excessive media attention, but regularly meets with listeners at the country's leading concert venues. Thus, in June 2025, the artists presented a large-scale program with the participation of a symphony orchestra on the stage of the MCCM (October Palace). And at the end of May 2026, the duet was to hold another major concert in Kyiv. However, due to the sudden deterioration of Taras Petrinenko's well-being, the performance had to be postponed. The new date of the meeting with the public was July 2, 2026, and the venue for the concert remained the MCCM stage.
