An interesting track from the compilation Soviet Disco Uncommons from sovietgroove. This song is from Bashkortostan, and it is by the group Raduga. Enjoy!
A great funky, jazzy tune from the top trumpeter in Estonia- Jaan Kuman! This song was in the first release in the series of EP's called "Tantsurutme"(Dancing Rhythm). Enjoy!
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes- Vyacheslav Mescherin Electromusical Instrument Orchestra
A common jazz standard gets the Soviet electronic treatment by one of my favorite bands, The Electromusical Instrument Orchestra with V. Mescherin- one of the greatest pioneers in electronic musical instruments & electronic music.
Some info in broken english: In 1963, Radio Yunost announced a new young group - quartet Electron. "We decided to call our ensemble so, - wrote the head of "Electron" Valery Prikazchikov - not only because it is based on electric tools (instruments). We want to make sure that the execution is modern. Thus I thought the name "Electron" expressed our desire." Today Electron - a popular variety of ensembles, has performed successfully in many cities of the country with programmes and recitals with famous artists of pop. True, its composition has changed over the years, hence the different name - "The New Electron." The artistic director - still Valery Prikazchikov (electric guitar), the other members: - B. Gerkulenko (rhythm guitar), Vladimir Pankratov (drums), Vladimir Zaikin (bass guitar). The main repertoire of the New electron: "- pop - dance music, with a vivid and clear rhythm and original instrumentation. So hear "The New Electron" - performing dance pieces by Soviet & foreign composers with arrangements by Valery Prikazchikov
Enjoy 2 tracks by Latvian singer Mirdza Zivere in the group Modo with famous Latvian keyboardist and composer Zigmars Liepins. The album is called "Viena Diena Mana Muza" (A Day in My Life). Enjoy!