Various Artists: Even The Forest Hums - Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 (Vinyl 2xLP)

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.

Black vinyl version.

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