While some music festivals were canceled because the economy isn't good, plenty remain for music lovers. Here's a guide to the best rock and jazz festivals this summer. Krayina Mriy When and where: June20-21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum Lineup, TNMK, Boombox, Vopli Vidoplyasova, Onuka Krayina Mriy is an annual rock music festival that promotes modern music. Besides music, the festival will offer dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing a traditional music instrument. Alfa Fest When and where: June 26-28, Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet So far all tickets are booked, but a waiting list is available at _ This annual festival held in Lviv will be interesting for experienced jazz lovers. The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine, Japan, Cuba and the US. Koktebel Festival When and where:Aug.22-Sep.6. Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast Koktebel Jazz is the biggest outdoor jazz festival. The Cinematic Orchestra, Parov Stelar, Nino Katamadze, Bonobo, Submotion Orchestra, Billy's Band were the gala's superstars in previous years. This year the list of festival' participants and tickets prices still remain unknown but the organizers revealed that apart from good jazz, the guests will be offered music lectures and movies screenings. Respublica When and where: Sep4-7, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Khmelnytska Oblast Folk music and street art festival Respublica will take place in Kamyanets-Podilsky, one of the most beautiful cities in the west. Kyiv Post staff writer Nataliya Trach can be reached at _ What can audience do during Koktebel Festival?
They can talk with the superstar from the U.S. They can play a traditional music instrument. They can play a part in the music performance. They can enjoy listening to some music lectures.