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Lithuanian Folk Songs in the United States

Various Artists
Lithuanian Folk Songs in the United States

This record serves to catalog the folk songs of Lithuania as performed by first and second generation immigrants to the USA. The rapid changes of measure and unique tonality of Lithuanian folk music that have fascinated ethnomusicologists are present throughout this 1955 a cappella release. The lack of instrumental diversity does not limit the excitement generated by the varied vocal performances of these traditional folk singers recreating songs of their homeland.

Track Listing

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101
Alice Stephens Singers
01:30
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102
Mrs. Veronika Kasparaitis, Mrs. V. Kapočius
01:14
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103
Mrs. E. Pigagienė
02:34
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104
Mrs. Motiejus Navickas
02:00
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105
Dominykas Petručionis
02:52
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106
Dominykas Petručionis
01:05
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107
Mrs. O. Janulevičienė
01:31
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108
Mrs. O. Janulevičienė
01:45
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109
Mrs. Uršulė Žemaitienė
01:11
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110
Mrs. Uršulė Žemaitienė
02:01
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201
Magdalena Takažauskienė
01:12
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202
Rozalija Pavariūnienė
03:52
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203
Mr. J. Karauskas
02:26
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204
Miss M. Jonauskaitė
02:16
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205
Mr. A. Jaziukevičius
03:13
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206
Mrs. R. Juknevičienė
01:48
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207
Three women from Meteliai parish
01:38
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208
Mrs. J. Karlonienė
03:13
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209
Mrs. E. Pigagienė, Mrs. L. Andriušiene
01:58
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210
Mr. A. Zautra, Mr. J. Karauskas
02:34