Nataliya May is a Ukrainian singer-songwriter born on May 25, 1968, in Sverdlovsk (now Dovzhansk), Luhansk Oblast. In 1980, she moved with her family to Poltava, her mother's hometown. She graduated from the Poltava State Music School named after M. V. Lysenko in 1985 and began composing her own songs. In 2000, she released her debut album "Vasilechky," featuring children's songs performed by her daughters, Olesya and Stanislava. May has received multiple Grand Prix awards at various Ukrainian music festivals, including "Boromlya-2003" and "Slobozhansky Spas." In 2009, she was honored with the title "Merited Artist of Ukraine." She is the founder of the Creative Center of N. May in Poltava, which nurtures young musical talents. Her song "Mamyna Sorochka" is particularly popular among the Ukrainian diaspora, especially in Spain, where it is considered an anthem. May's work has significantly contributed to promoting Ukrainian folk music both domestically and internationally. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataliya_May?utm_source=openai))