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The Kobza: Songs and Tunes Played on the Kobza and Sung in Ukrainian

Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
The Kobza: Songs and Tunes Played on the Kobza and Sung in Ukrainian

Recorded in 1961, this album features 12 Ukrainian folk songs and epics played on the kobza (a member of the lute family) and sung by Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz. Konoplenko, who focused on the violin and guitar during his early musical studies, switched to the kobza when the renowned player Danylo Potapenko presented him with a 150-year-old instrument. Konoplenko modernized the kobza, adding frets, and forged a successful career as a soloist. He also wrote several books on the instrument.

The liner notes feature a brief history of the kobza and its importance in Ukrainian culture. The notes also include background on each tune as well as song lyrics in Ukrainian and English.

Track Listing

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Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
02:50
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102
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
02:21
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103
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
03:38
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104
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
02:34
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105
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
04:01
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106
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
04:33
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201
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
04:03
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202
Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
02:39
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Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
04:23
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Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
03:06
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Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
02:36
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Paul Konoplenko-Zaporozetz
04:23