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UKRAINIAN FOLK SONGS
Ukrainian Folk Songs
FOREWORD
CHAPTER I What are the Folk Songs in General and the Ukrainian Folk Songs in Particular?
CHAPTER II The Influence of the Ukrainian Folk Songs
CHAPTER III The Theme of the Ukrainian Folk Songs and Their Kinds
CHAPTER IV A Brief Review of Ukrainian Folk Songs A. Religious and Ritual Songs; the Kolyady and Shchedrivky
CHAPTER V B. Historic and Political Songs
CHAPTER VI (d) Songs of the Cossack and of Haydamaki Era
CHAPTER VII Historic and Political Songs, Continued
This study opens a window onto the vibrant world of Ukrainian folk song, showing how singing is woven into every moment of rural life—from the rhythm of the plow to the hush of a night‑time prayer. The author paints the countryside as a living chorus, where the scent of meadow flowers and the call of nightingales inspire spontaneous verses that echo the joys and sorrows of the Ukrainian spirit. By grounding the music in its natural and historical setting, the book conveys why the tradition feels like an essential part of the people’s identity.
The work then guides listeners through the major categories of these songs: historic and political chants, heroic Cossack and Haydamak ballads, professional work‑songs, intimate family tunes, and wandering lullabies. It examines how foreign influences have sometimes altered the repertoire while highlighting the enduring purity of native melodies. Richly annotated and supported by a thorough bibliography, the treatise offers both scholars and casual listeners a clear, engaging portrait of a culture that sings its story into existence.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (73K characters)
Release date
2026-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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