Ukrainian Estrada. Ten pop songs from Ukraine, by ten different "chartbusting" songwriters from that mysterious but emerging country. Lyrics are in Ukrainian with transliterations and synopses in English. Piano/vocal/guitar arrangements by O. Kuzyszyn. $9.95

The Songs of Volodymyr Ivasiuk - Volumes 1 & 2. In the 1970's, Ivasiuk was the most popular songwriter both in his native Ukraine and in Ukrainian communities abroad. His songs were recorded and performed by the leading Ukrainian pop artists of the day, including Sofia Rotaru, Smeritchka and Vatra, saturated Ukrainian radio and television airwaves, and were included in several film scores. His unique style featured a skillful synthesis of Bukovinian folk elements and contemporary trends in the pop music of the time, and is characterized by impulsive rhythmic patterns, a rapidly changing harmonic structure and sweeping vocal lines tinged with Bukovinian folk motifs. In 1979, Ivasiuk died tragically and violently at the age of 30, while at the pinnacle of his blossoming career. Sources from his native country attribute his murder to an apparent fallout with government authorities. Duma Music has published two sheet music folios containing many of Ivasiuk's best loved songs. Lyrics are in Ukrainian, with transliterations and synopses in English. Piano/vocal/guitar arrangements by Oles Kuzyszyn. $9.95 (per volume)

The Iskra Songs. Oles Kuzyszyn (b.1958). Six songs written by Oles Kuzyszyn from
the repertoire of the ISKRA band, which from 1977-1986 was one of the leading Ukrainian vocal/instrumental ensembles in North America. These songs appeared on the band's three recordings. Lyrics are in Ukrainian. Piano/vocal/guitar arrangements by Oles Kuzyszyn. $9.95

The Ukrainian National Anthem. Text by Pavlo Chubynsky (1839-1884), music by Mykhailo Verbytsky (1815-1870). Piano/vocal arrangement by O. Kuzyszyn. $2.50

The Luna Band: Listen … and you will hear.

One of the most popular Ukrainian dance bands in the United States, Luna has entertained regularly at all the major Ukrainian festivals, balls, dances and resorts in the U.S. Northeast since 1987. Commanding a versatile and eclectic repertoire, Luna is a highly sought after wedding band, able to entertain a wide variety of audiences, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian alike. This long awaited first CD release aptly demonstrates Luna’s versatility, featuring traditional and contemporary Ukrainian songs, as well as two original songs written by the band members, all in the unique style and interpretation which is Luna’s signature. The songs were arranged by Oles Kuzyszyn and the CD was engineered and produced by Yuri Turchyn. The Luna band is Oles Kuzyszyn (keyboards, lead vocals), Yuri Turchyn (guitar, violin, vocals), Geoff Fleming (bass guitar) and Brad Giaimo (drums).

a) The Songs of Volodymyr Ivasiuk - Volume 1

b) The Songs of Volodymyr Ivasiuk - Volume 2

Selections include: Poslukhaj, Potchujesh (Listen, And You Will Hear), Kari Otchi, Tchorni Brovy (Dark Eyes, Black Eyebrows), Liuby Mene (Love Me), Poletchko (The Unplowed Field), Pryjde Shche Tchas (The Time Will Come), Tcheremshyna (The Bird-Cherry), Sydyt’ Divtcha (The Girl Sits By The Water), De Syniji Hory (Where The Blue Mountains Are), Tango Bez Vidpovidi (Tango Without A Reply), Tchoven Khytajetsia (The Rowboat Is Rocking), Ivanku, Ivanku (Oh Johnny, Johnny), Namystechko (The Necklace), Vidlunnia Tvojikh Krokiv (The Echo Of Your Footsteps), Sontse Zhaslo (The Sun Has Set), Poslukhaj Potchujesh—epilog (Listen, And You Will Hear—epilogue).

CD—$14.95

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