The Russian World Music Chart (RWMC), Russia’s first world music chart, has revealed the top 20 Russian world music albums of 2021. A total of…
Russian World Music Chart Announces Top-20 Russian World Music Albums in 2021
Tag: Russian folk music
The Ancient Traditions of Mordovia
Merema – Kezeren Koiht (CPL-Music, 2020) Merema, one the rising talents of folk music in Russia, released Kezeren Koiht (Old Custom) in 2020. The musicians…
Encounters of Russian and Norwegian Music through Jazz
Evelina Petrova Trio – First Dance (Heilo, 2019) First dance was the debut by the Evelina Petrova Trio. The project brought together three exciting musical…
Fascinating Recreations of Ancient Russian Folk Songs
Vedan Kolod – Gorodische (CPL-Music, 2021) The album Gorodische from Vedan Kolod introduces rarely heard traditional folk songs from different parts of Russia to a…
Interview with Alexey Belkin of Russian Folk Band Otava Yo
Otava Yo is one of the rising acts in contemporary Russian folk music. The Saint Petersburg, Russian-based band has an excellent new album available internationally…
Second World Music Networking Conference Held in Russia
The biggest Russian festival Tavrida Art hosted Russian Ethno-Music Conference MusiConnect Russia — the second five-day showcase conference of its kind held in Russia. The…
Artist Profiles: OYME
OYME (soul in English) is a Moscow-based group specialized in the culture of the Ugro-Finn traditions of Russia. Currently, the ensemble presents two types of…
Artist Profiles: Terem Quartet
The Terem Quartet is one of the leading proponents of “new Russian folk music” on the international music scene today. The Terem Quartet was founded…
First World Music Networking Conference Held in Russia, a Success
The Kamwa International Ethno-Music Conference was the first three-day conference of its kind held in Russia. The gathering was aimed at the development of the…
Winners of The 2nd Annual Russian World Music Awards Announced
Best World Music Band – Seven Eight Band Experimental Award – Nadishana Best Authentic Band – Merema Newcomer Award – Karelia Best Video – Otava…