Russian Dances

The Philadelphia-based Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble (also known as the Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra) performs some of their favorite traditional Russian dance music on this 1975 recording. Playing alto domra and balalaika (types of Russian three-stringed lutes), accordion, piano, bass, and drums, the group includes some familiar favorites including ”Korobushka,” better known as the theme song of the videogame Tetris, and “Misirlou,” a song of Middle Eastern origin which was popular in the West in the mid-20th century.

Track Listing

101	Karapet	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:19
102	España	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:51
103	Korobushka	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:35
104	Troika	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:51
105	Kopetka Polka	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	03:40
106	Vengerka	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	03:04
107	Kazachok	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:01
108	Na Rechenki	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:03
109	Pas D'Espagne	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	03:17
110	Lezginka	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	02:33
111	Misirlou (Circle Dance)	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	04:36
112	Kokhanochka	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	03:03
113	Kazak	Kauriga Balalaika Ensemble	03:52