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The Sound of Bard

This playlist captures the essence of the Russian bard tradition, bringing together a diverse selection of songs that blend poetry, storytelling, and rich melodies. Featuring artists like Bulat Okudzhava, Yuri Vizbor, and Aleksandr Galich, it highlights the introspective and narrative-driven style that defines bard music. From the nostalgic tones of "Pesnja poljarnykh ljotchikov" to the heartfelt simplicity of "Милая моя," each track offers a glimpse into the depth and sincerity that characterize the genre.

Beyond classic bard songs, the playlist also includes tracks from adjacent styles, incorporating cinematic compositions, folk-influenced ballads, and singer-songwriter staples. You’ll find soulful performances by Elena Kamburova, poetic reflections by Boris Grebenshikov, and even lighthearted numbers like "Песня про зайцев - А нам всё равно" by Yuri Nikulin. Whether evoking the vast landscapes of Russia, memories of distant travels, or quiet personal moments, these songs collectively create a rich, immersive listening experience.

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Aleksandr Dulov 3 tracks
Aleksandr Evstigneev 2 tracks
Aleksandr Galich 3 tracks
Aleksandr Jastrebov 1 track
Aleksandr Nikiforov 1 track
Aleksandr Scerbina 1 track
Aleksandr Sukhanov 2 tracks
Aleksandеr Gorodnitsky 3 tracks
Alexander Dolsky 1 track
Alexander Galich 1 track
Alexander Gradsky 3 tracks
Alexander Rosenbaum 3 tracks
Alina Mikhaylovskaja 2 tracks
Alla Pugacheva 1 track
Anatoliy Zagot 2 tracks
Andrey Korf 1 track
Andrey Kozlovskiy 1 track
Andrey Makarevich 3 tracks
Andrey Pavlov 1 track
Arik Krupp 2 tracks
Belaya Gvardiya 2 tracks
Boris Grebenshikov 3 tracks
Boris Vakhnjuk 2 tracks
Boris Vaykhanskiy 4 tracks
Bulat Okudzhava 3 tracks
Dmitriy Emelianov 3 tracks
Ekaterina Boldyreva 1 track
Elena Frolova 2 tracks
Elena Kamburova 3 tracks
Elena Reshetnjak 1 track
Elena Vaenga 2 tracks
Eugene Martynov 2 tracks
Evgeniy Agranovich 2 tracks
Evgeniy Kljachkin 3 tracks
Galina Vaykhanskaja 2 tracks
Gennadiy Shpalikov 1 track
Georgiy Lepskiy 2 tracks
Igor Sklyar 1 track
Igor Talkov 3 tracks
Igor' Mikhaljov 2 tracks
Irina Levinzon 2 tracks
Juliy Kim 3 tracks
Juriy Kukin 3 tracks
Juriy Lores 1 track
Konstantin Krimets 1 track
Konstantin Tarasov 2 tracks
Ksenija Polteva 1 track
Lev Stepanov 1 track
Lyudmila Senchina 3 tracks
Lyudmila Zykina 2 tracks
Mashina Vremeni 3 tracks
Mikael Tariverdiev 3 tracks
Mikhail Ancharov 2 tracks
Muslim Magomayev 2 tracks
Myshelovka 2 tracks
Neschastny Sluchai 3 tracks
Nikita Dorofeev 1 track
Nikolai Karachentsov 3 tracks
Novella Matveeva 2 tracks
Oleg Anofriyev 2 tracks
Oleg Mityaev 3 tracks
Oleg Tabakov 1 track
Olga Pirags 1 track
Olga Voronets 2 tracks
Olga Zarubina 1 track
Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra 1 track
Pavel Fakhrtdinov 1 track
Pavel Kashin 2 tracks
Redkaja ptitsa 1 track
Semyon Slepakov 2 tracks
Sergey Nikitin 5 tracks
Sergey Smirnov 2 tracks
Sergey Sterkin 1 track
Sergey Trofimov 3 tracks
Timur Shaov 3 tracks
Vakhtang Kikabidze 3 tracks
Valeriy Syutkin 3 tracks
Vera Matveeva 1 track
Veronika Dolina 3 tracks
Viktor Berkovskiy 3 tracks
Vladimir Turijanskiy 3 tracks
Yuri Nikulin 3 tracks
Yuri Vizbor 3 tracks
Yuriy Loza 3 tracks
Zhanna Bichevskaya 3 tracks
Zoja Jascenko 1 track
Zoya Yashchenko 2 tracks
Ада Якушева 3 tracks
Александр Гейнц и Сергей Данилов 2 tracks
Алексей Козлов 1 track
Анатолий Бадхен 2 tracks
Виктор Иваненко 1 track
Владимир Высоцкий 3 tracks
Георгий Иващенко 1 track
Георгий Кишко 1 track
Государственный Симфонический оркестр кинематографии 1 track
Джаз-ансамбль Киевского театра эстрады 1 track
Инструментальный ансамбль «Мелодия» 4 tracks
Инструментальный ансамбль п/у Бориса Фрумкина 1 track
Инструментальный ансамбль п/у Константина Кримца 1 track
Инструментальный ансамбль п/у Юрия Мартынова 1 track
Ирина Богушевская 2 tracks
Ленинградский концертный оркестр 2 tracks
Оркестр "Современник" п/у Анатолия Кролла 1 track
Орэра 1 track
Татьяна Никитина 1 track
Трио Меридиан 2 tracks
Юрий Шевчук 3 tracks
Ярослав Сумишевский 1 track