Music

Music in Eurasia remains heavily influenced by older, more classic sources. In many Eurasian countries it stands out most in global music for still being produced mostly in the local languages, rather than frequently prefering English. However, the rock and pop scenes have also been influenced by modern western rock and pop, which have become global phenomena. The music of Eurasia is also broadly diverse, with many other forms and influences.

Languages: Search through each of the genres on the main menu. From each genre page, you can also drill down into individual Eurasian languages.

Orthodox Song: A Modern Genre Struggles in Ancient Tradition

Orthodox song (православные песни) is a unique genre of Christian music that draws upon the traditions of the soviet bards, estrada, and sung poetry popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. Sung by both laity and “priest-bards,” the music experienced rising popularity in the decade following the fall of the USSR as religious affiliation surged in […]

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