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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

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.

I’ve selected songs from a wide range of genres, so please try finding a favorite artist.

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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)

Russkii ParenyiАлексей Гоман

Алексей Гоман. Русский парень.

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.

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Зимний сонАлсу

Алсу / Alsou. Клип – “Зимний сон” / 1999

Зимний сонАлсу

Alsou is a singer from the Republic of Tatarstan who rose to fame after finishing second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000.

“Zimniy son” is included on the album “Alsou,” released in 2009.

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The Last SunsetАрия

Ария – Последний закат.mp4

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.

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SKIBIDILITTLE BIG

LITTLE BIG – SKIBIDI (official music video)

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.

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Rights acquiredАртур Беркут

Артур Беркут – Право Дано 2013

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).

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