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 (Russian Two-Step) 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