Where to Start with Russian chanson

a term applied to a variety of genres of Russian music: thieves song, urban romance, war, emigrants and some popular songs

76 artists

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Russian chanson Artists

About Russian chanson

What is Russian chanson?

a term applied to a variety of genres of Russian music: thieves song, urban romance, war, emigrants and some popular songs

Where should I start with Russian chanson?

Start with "My Loved One" by Lyubov Uspenskaya. It captures what makes Russian chanson worth exploring.

What are the best Russian chanson albums?

The Russian chanson albums worth hearing first: "My Loved One" by Lyubov Uspenskaya, "Znachit, pora" by Lyubov Uspenskaya, "Vse Snachala" by Irina Allegrova and "Suzheny moy..." by Irina Allegrova.

How many Russian chanson artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 76 Russian chanson artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.