Sosnitsa: Roma Music from Russia & Eastern Europe

by Krilja

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1.	Malyarkitsa 04:17	info	buy track
2.	Dans från Pest / Terdy Shatra 04:22	info	buy track
3.	Chergenia 03:54	info	buy track
4.	Sosnitsa / Tanz Tanz Yidelech 04:23	info	buy track
5.	Dokhane 04:08	info	buy track
6.	Beryuzovie Kalyechke 02:33	info	buy track
7.	Chajori Romani / Aj Da Na Zadena 04:06	info	buy track
8.	Hasiyam 03:07	info	buy track
9.	Sare Patrina 02:37	info	buy track
10.	Sostar Mange Kadala Love 02:58	info	buy track
11.	Metelitsa 02:11	info	buy track
12.	Gelem Gelem 05:03	info	buy track
13.	Trec Ţiganii 03:00	info	buy track
14.	Solnyshko 03:50	info	buy track
15.	Nashinke 02:23	info	buy track
16.	Tsiganskije Chastushki 02:18	info	buy track

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"Sosnitsa - Roma Songs from Russia & Eastern Europe" is Krilja's second album, featuring our own interpretations of traditional Roma (aka Gypsy) folk songs.

With this album, Krilja highlights an aspect of the musical treasure of the Roma people which is less known than the Balkan/South East European tradition which is represented by performers such as Taraf de Haïdouks and Goran Bregovic, and we do it in own own way. We don't try to imitate anyone – we deﬁne our own unique sound, but always with affection and respect for the tradition from which the music originates. The mood of the music varies between melancholy and ecstasy. The lyrics, which are mostly in Romanes but also in Russian and Romanian in a couple of cases, tell of sorrow and pain but also of joy, love and vitality.

Krilja was founded in the year 2010 by Marita Johansson. She is a tireless activist for Roma culture who since the early 90s has collected almost forgotten Roma songs and added them to her repertory. She sings many other kinds of folk music as well, including songs from various Jewish traditions including Sephardic songs and spiritual songs from the Hasidic tradition. The other members Jonas Liljeström and Emil Pernblad also have a long experience of playing Roma music as well as many other styles.

The album was recorded in Studio Epidemin in Gothenburg, Sweden in February of 2023 with Johannes Lundberg as recording technician. Johannes also did the mixing and mastering, and he features as guest musician on the album as well.

“Sosnitsa” is Krilja’s second album; the ﬁrst album was released to great critical acclaim and has been featured on radio stations around the world.

More info about Krilja can be found at our website www.liljansmusik.com/en-GB

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released October 27, 2023

Musicians:
Marita Johansson (vocals, guitar, tambourine) Jonas Liljeström (ﬁddle, vocals, backing vocals, ghatam) Emil Pernblad (guitar, backing vocals)

Guest musician:
Johannes Lundberg (double bass, backing vocals, whistling)

Recorded, mixed & mastered by Johannes Lundberg at Studio Epidemin, Gothenburg, Sweden

Graphic Design:
Johan Andréasson (Hectornado AB), with ideas from Marita Johansson & Jonas Liljeström

Band photos:
Stig-Magnus Thorsén

Images:
Used on license from Shutterstock

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Krilja Gothenburg, Sweden

Krilja is a trio based in Gothenburg, Sweden, who play traditional Roma/Gypsy songs from Russia and Eastern Europe. The music is of uncertain date but in many cases from the 19th century and onwards and shifts between lyrical melancholy and fiery intensity. The lyrics of the songs are in Romanes and Russian, and tell of sorrow, pain, poverty and suffering, but also love and passion. ... more

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