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Russian folk music "Kalinka"




Kalinka Kalinka

"Kalinka" ( Калинка) is a Russian song written in 1860 by the composer and folklorist Ivan Larionov.
It has a speedy tempo and light-hearted lyrics.
Kalinka has become enough a part of the fabric of Russian culture that it can be considered a folk song, like the music of Stephen Foster has become American folk songs.

Left picture is kalina , a little bitter berry.
Right picture  is  raspberry (malina) , a sweet berry.
"Gracia violintrio"  performs "Kalinka-malinka" in a contemporary style.



This is a traditional style (balalaika)



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