Maya Vladimirovna Kristalinskaya was a cherished Soviet-Russian singer, whose emotive voice and captivating performances left a deep imprint on the musical landscape of her time. Born on February 24, 1932, in Moscow, she flourished as one of the prominent vocalists of the 1960s and she remained a fond memory for music enthusiasts long after her untimely death on June 19, 1985.

Beginning her music career in the late 1950s, Kristalinskaya gained nationwide recognition with her heartfelt interpretation of "Tenderness" ("Нежность"), originally the theme song for the 1960 movie "When the Trees Were Tall." The song became her signature piece, cementing her place as one of the leading female vocalists of the era. She was a staple of Soviet television and radio, bringing an array of Russian romance songs and war-time ballads to the hearts of her listeners. Her emotional depth and expressive delivery transcended the boundaries of the Soviet music scene, tapping into universal themes of love, nostalgia, and human experience. Despite changes in musical trends over the decades, Kristalinskaya's recordings continue to be revered, and her legacy has been preserved through numerous remastered releases that celebrate her contribution to Soviet and Russian music.

Genres

Classic Russian Pop

Russian Romance

Latest Release

Если Вам Ночью Не Спится (2022 Remastered)

Maya Kristalinskaya

Album - 10 Tracks - Released August 27, 2022