Russian disco

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Russendisko describes a musical style of new folk music that combines traditional elements of Russian folklore with modern musical elements.

Concept history

Originally "Russian disco" was a slang term for dance halls (discos) whose visitors are predominantly Russians or come from Russia or the former USSR . The term from Russian culture in Germany initially had a derogatory meaning.

The journalist and author Wladimir Kaminer , himself a migrant , has created a positive event and a whole musical genre through his projects and publications. In 2000, Kaminer published a volume of short stories entitled Russendisko. The stories told of his emigration from Russia, his early years in Berlin and the attempt of other immigrants to get along in German society. Following on from the successful title, Kaminer and Yuriy Gurzhy (who is also active in the RotFront music group ) initiated a very successful regular dance event under this title at the Berliner Kaffee Burger . They present a wide variety of music by bands from the successor states of the Soviet Union , which are largely unknown in Western Europe. Occasionally, Kaminer's and Gurzhy's event also takes place outside of Berlin.

Music genre

Kaminer and Gurzhy presented the program Russendisko Club together on the Berlin radio station Multikulti on the second Saturday of the month . Together with the series of events, the program ensured the dissemination of the relevant musical style.

The series is complemented by a compilation of the same name, published by Trikont in 2003 , of Russian and Ukrainian bands called Russendisko-Hits, which is also attracting international attention. The follow-up album released by the same label is called Russensoul, followed by another sequel to Russian disco hits.

Discography

  • 2003: Russian disco hits ( Trikont / Indigo)
  • 2004: Russensoul (Trikont / Indigo)
  • 2004: Russendisko Hits 2 - Russendisko (BuschFunk)
  • 2008: Russendisko - Ukraine Do Amerika (Russendisko Records)
  • 2013: The favorite songs of German taxi drivers (GMO)

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