Pesniary
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Pesniary (also spelled Pesnyary) (Belarusian: Песняры or Песьняры) is a legendary group from Belarus (formerly Byelorussian SSR), that was officially born on September 1, 1969, when Soviet recording company "Melodya" released their first long play, carrying the name "Pesniary". Before that they were known under the name "Liavony" (Лявоны).
They played various types of music, but it was predominantly based on Belarusian folklore, though often with various rock elements (supposedly a bit influenced by Jethro Tull, Yes, and ELP). It was one of the very few (and possibly the first) Soviet bands to tour in America in 1976. They've toured the South of the USA together with a folk band New Christy Minstrels. 1974-1980 is considered the Golden Age era of the band when it achieved top popularity in USSR, in their home in Belarus and in some other countries.
Throughout several decades many singers and musicians have been playing in "Pesniary," but the leader always remained unchanged: Vladimir Mulyavin. After his tragic death in January 26, 2003 (not being able to recover from a serious car accident) four different bands laid claims to be the official descendants of the original "Pesniary" band. "Pesniary" were the best-known band in Belarus during Soviet times.
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| 1971 | Ты мне вясною прыснiлася | Ty mne vyasnoyu prysnilasya | I dreamt of you in spring |
| 1974 | Алеся | Alesya | Alesya |
| 1977 | Перапёлачка | Perapyolachka | The Quail |
| 1979 | Волoгда | Vologda | Vologda |
| 1980 | Гусляр | Guslyar | Guslar |
| 1982 | Зачарованная моя | Zacharovannaya maya | My Enchanted (based on a live concert) |
| 1984 | Через всю войну | Cherez vsyu voynu | Throughout the Whole War |
There are also dozens of singles.
