Vasya was there – Russian Folk Songs
Russian artist Vasily Evhimovich presents a collection of deeply traditional songs from various parts of Russia. This is very basic folk music featuring vocals accompanied by hurdy gurdy and accordion. The instruments fundamentally create a drone that provides the background for the lead vocals and choruses.
Vasily Evhimovich’s repertory includes songs from the headwaters of the Oka River, along with songs from Belgorod in western Russia, northern Russia, Siberia and Tatarstan.
The album was recorded in Evhimovich studio-workshop in the village of Povodnevo in Yaroslavl region on the Volga River.
The lineup on the album includes Vasily Evhimovich on vocals, sharmanka (hurdy gurdy), and accordion; Julia Kuchugurnaya on vocals; Olga Loginova on vocals; and Alexander Kapustin on vocals.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
