|
|
Myhailo Hai
The Ukrainian Lira (Koka)
$18.99
Epic dumas, religious psalms, ballads and historic songs such is the very base of repertoire of the Ukrainian lira (hurdy-gurdy) as they reveal the very history and culture of the Carpathian people. Playing the lira was a mission of high rank and value, dating back to Medieval times. Through the centuries it evolved into an elaborate tradition. using both existing source materials and collecting directly, Hai reconstructs the canon of lira.
 |
Epic dumas, religious psalms, ballads and historic songs - such is the very base of the repertoire of the Ukrainian lira musicians. Comforting but also admonishing songs contain the truth about the nation and its history, culture and people. Playing the lira was a mission of high rank and value. Its beginning dates from the medieval times. Through centuries, it evolved into an elaborate tradition. Its symbol the figure of a wandering musician and his magic instrument was always revered by the nation. MYHAILO HAI studies this tradition. using existing source materials and the also collecting directly himself from various traditional sources, he reconstructs the canon of Ukrainian lira repertoire.
|
Please note!
Most CDs have been
imported from Europe or Asia.
They are not all
shrink-wrapped, and I am not
going to con you by wrapping them
here just to make you think they
have been sterilized in America.
We guarantee that the CDs and the
contents are all brand new and in
perfect condition. Whenever I
can, I use recycled shipping
materials. They may not look as
pretty on the outside, but they save
money and keep the trash dumps a
little bit emptier.
|