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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Russia is a country that enjoys overwhelming support in classical and metal music.

In Japan, there isn’t much of a culture of listening to foreign music other than English and Korean, so many people may not be familiar with it, but the Russian music scene actually boasts world-class quality.

This time, I’ve picked out some artists and bands that are active in Russia.

I’ve selected songs from a wide range of genres, so please try finding a favorite artist.

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Recommended Russian artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (21–30)

Ni-Vinavātaya-yaФАБРИКА

ФАБРИКА – Не виноватая я

Ni Vinavātaya Ya FABRIKA

Fabrika is a female vocal group that emerged from the audition show Star Factory.

They originally had four members, but they are currently active as a trio.

Ni Vinovataja Ya is a song released in 2005.

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SKIBIDILITTLE BIG

LITTLE BIG – SKIBIDI (official music video)

SKIBIDILITTLE BIG

For those who love raves, I’d like to recommend the Russian band Little Big.

They debuted in 2013 and have since held world tours in the United States, Europe, and beyond.

If you’re even a little familiar with rave culture, you’ve probably heard of them.

For those who don’t know, a “rave” isn’t a music genre—it refers to a large-scale music event.

In other words, a “rave band” is a band that mainly plays at big music events.

As you’d expect from a group that frequently appears at such events, their sound is incredibly energetic, so if you like EDM or house, definitely check them out.

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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)

A Million RosesАлла Пугачева

[Russian] A Million Roses (Миллион алых роз) (Japanese Subtitles)

A Million Roses Alla Pugacheva

Alla Pugacheva is a singer who has been active since the Soviet era and retired in 2009 at the age of 60.

“A Million Roses” (Миллион роз) is a song released in 1982, and it is a classic that many singers in Japan have covered.

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БРАТЬЯARAHIS

BRATYA (Buraacha): brothers

БРАТЬЯARAHIS

ARAHIS is a duo of Russian twin sisters, and their unit name means “peanuts.

” They passed an audition held in 2003 and were chosen to sing “БРАТЬЯ,” an insert song for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

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Зимний сонАлсу

Алсу / Alsou. Клип – “Зимний сон” / 1999

Зимний сонАлсу

Alsou is a singer from the Republic of Tatarstan who rose to fame after finishing second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000.

“Zimniy son” is included on the album “Alsou,” released in 2009.

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What IfDina Garipova

Dina Garipova – What If (Russia) 2013 Eurovision Song Contest Official Video

What IfDina Garipova

Gina Gariyepova is a singer from the Republic of Tatarstan who has won the audition program The Voice.

What If is a song released in 2013 and was also performed at the Eurovision Song Contest.

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The Last SunsetАрия

Ария – Последний закат.mp4

The Last Sunset Aria

Among Russian heavy metal bands, Aria is particularly well-known.

“The Last Sunset (Последний закат)” is a song themed around World War III and is included on the 2006 album Armageddon.

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