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…
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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…
View More Artist Profiles: Terem QuartetFirst 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…
View More First World Music Networking Conference Held in Russia, a SuccessWinners 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…
View More Winners of The 2nd Annual Russian World Music Awards AnnouncedAlluring Songs of Cossacks and Old Believers
Chitinskaya Sloboda – Songs of Russian People. Cossacks’ songs / Song of old-believers and Transbaikalien Cossacks (Sketis Music SKMR-129, 2016) Songs of Russian people. Cossacks’…
View More Alluring Songs of Cossacks and Old BelieversRenaissance of the Vargan
Vladimir Markov – Out of time. Russian jew’s harp music (Sketis Music, SKMR-126, 2017) The jew’s harp had disappeared in Russia until Vladimir Markov (Владимир…
View More Renaissance of the VarganArtist Profiles: Reelroad
Reelroad plays traditional Russian music in an original post-folk style in concert halls and festivals throughout Europe and Russia. In 2008 the band crossed the…
View More Artist Profiles: ReelroadAndrey Vinogradov to perform at Hyperion
Russian composer and arranger Andrey Vinogradov (a former member of the legendary Russian band Arsenal) is set to play on hurdy-gurdy March 30th, 2017 at…
View More Andrey Vinogradov to perform at HyperionInterview with Russian Folk Singer Alyona Minulina
For about 4 years Alyona Minulina has been known as Alyona FolkBeat – a beautiful folk singer and beatbox musician from a rising star group…
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