Various Artists: Even The Forest Hums - Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 (CD)

The first comprehensive collection of its kind, Even The Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 explores the flourishing Ukrainian music scene of the late 20th century -much of which was recorded under strict Soviet control. Historical liner notes by Kyiv-based writer and filmmaker Vitalii “Bard” Bardetskyi. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Livyj Bereh, a Kyiv-based volunteer group working to rebuild in the regions affected by ongoing war in Ukraine.

Light in the Attic Records proudly presents Even The Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 - the first comprehensive collection of Ukrainian music recorded prior to, and immediately following, the USSR’s collapse. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyiv’s vibrant underground scene, the compilation chronicles the development of Ukraine’s rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings.

1. Kobza - Bunny
2. Shapoval Sextet - Oh, Get Ready, Cossack, There Will Be a March
   
3. Vodohrai - Remembrance
   
4. Kyrylo Stetsenko (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina) - Play, the Violin, Play
   
5. Vadym Khrapachov - Dance (Remastered 2024)
   
6. Krok - Breath of Night Kyiv
   
7. Kyrylo Stetsenko (feat. Natalia Gura) - Oh, how, how?
   
8. Valentina Goncharova - Silence
   
9. Radiodelo - 90
   
10. Cukor Bila Smert' - The Great Hen-Yuan' River
    
11. Er. Jazz - Tea Ceremony
    
12. Uksusnik - North Wind
    
13. Iury Lech - Barreras (Remastered 2024)
    
14. Yarn - Viella
    
15. The Hostilnia - Sick Song
    
16. Svitlana Nianio - Episode III
    
17. Ingblazh, Victor Pushkar, Oleksander Yurchenko - Transference
    
18. Ihor Tsymbrovsky - Beatrice