Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters
Russia is a country that enjoys overwhelming support in classical and metal music.
In Japan, there isn’t much of a culture of listening to foreign music other than English and Korean, so many people may not be familiar with it, but the Russian music scene actually boasts world-class quality.
This time, I’ve picked out some artists and bands that are active in Russia.
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Recommended Russian artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (21–30)
Russkii ParenyiАлексей Гоман
Alexey Goman is a singer from Murmansk who once won the audition show Narodny Artist Contest.
“Russky Paren” (Russian Guy) is his debut song, released in 2004.
Ni-Vinavātaya-yaФАБРИКА
Fabrika is a female vocal group that emerged from the audition show Star Factory.
They originally had four members, but they are currently active as a trio.
Ni Vinovataja Ya is a song released in 2005.
Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)
БРАТЬЯARAHIS
ARAHIS is a duo of Russian twin sisters, and their unit name means “peanuts.” They passed an audition held in 2003 and were chosen to sing “БРАТЬЯ,” an insert song for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
The Last SunsetАрия
Among Russian heavy metal bands, Aria is particularly well-known.
“The Last Sunset (Последний закат)” is a song themed around World War III and is included on the 2006 album Armageddon.
SKIBIDILITTLE BIG
For those who love raves, I’d like to recommend the Russian band Little Big.
They debuted in 2013 and have since held world tours in the United States, Europe, and beyond.
If you’re even a little familiar with rave culture, you’ve probably heard of them.
For those who don’t know, a “rave” isn’t a music genre—it refers to a large-scale music event.
In other words, a “rave band” is a band that mainly plays at big music events.
As you’d expect from a group that frequently appears at such events, their sound is incredibly energetic, so if you like EDM or house, definitely check them out.
Rights acquiredАртур Беркут
Artur Berkut is a vocalist from Kharkiv who performed as a member of bands such as ZOOOM and Aria.
After leaving Aria, he formed a new band named after himself, and in 2011 he released the album “Pravo dano” (Rights Granted).
Chiraa-KhoorХүн Хүртү
Huun-Huur-Tu is a musical group formed in the Republic of Tuva, known for its use of throat singing called “khoomei” and traditional instruments.
“Chiraa-Khoor” is included on the album “468107, World Village / GreenWave Music.” released in 2010.