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King of the Ukrainian Fiddlers: New York 1925-1927: The Early Years

Pawlo Humeniuk
King of the Ukrainian Fiddlers: New York 1925-1927: The Early Years Pawlo Humeniuk was a prolific fiddle player with a known catalog of 250-plus recordings. Born in Ukraine in the late 19th century, Humeniuk immigrated to the United States around 1902 and shortly thereafter began his study of the violin. His skill led to gigs at weddings and Ukrainian social events, where it appears he hired available local musicians rather than employing a regular band. This collection of music was recorded in New York between 1925 and 1927 and includes Ukrainian wedding and dance music. The liner notes provide background information about the musical selections.

Track Listing

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Oi Ia Sobi Kozak Lepkii (I'm a Good Looking Cossack) Pawlo Humeniuk 02:54
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I Ia Toe Divcha Liubliu (I Love This Girl) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:00
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Iak Zachuiu Kolomyiku (When I Hear the Kolomyika) Pawlo Humeniuk 02:59
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Ukrainske Wesilia (Ukrainian Wedding), Pt. 1 Pawlo Humeniuk 04:11
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Ukrainske Wesilia (Ukrainian Wedding), Pt. 2 Pawlo Humeniuk 03:52
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Winkopletyny (Garland Weaving Ceremony) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:19
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Zaruczyny (Engagement Celebration) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:10
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Poprawiny (Party After the Wedding), Pt. 1 Pawlo Humeniuk 03:04
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Poprawiny (Party After the Wedding), Pt. 2 Pawlo Humeniuk 03:23
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Czaban (The Shepherd) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:18
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Hutzulka (Hutsul Dance) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:13
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Hraj, Abo Hroszi Widdaj (Play, or Give Back the Money) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:33
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Tanec Pid Werbamy (Dance Under the Willows) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:23
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Oj Kozacze Bilousyj (White-Mustached Cossack) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:27
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Na Wesiliu, Pry Weczeri (At the Wedding Dinner) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:39
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Chrestyny (Christening), Pt. 1 Pawlo Humeniuk 03:13
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Chrestyny (Christening), Pt. 2 Pawlo Humeniuk 04:01
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Oj Pidu Ja Szicher Wicher (Yiddish Dance Tune) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:12
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Oj Tam Za Lisom (Beyond the Forest) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:36
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Na Wesiliu Pid Chatoju (Wedding Under the Eaves) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:03
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Wals Bandura (Bandura Waltz) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:10
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Do Poczajewa Na Widpust (Pilgrimage to Pochayiv) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:10
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Dumka Y Kolomyika (Dumka and Kolomyika) Pawlo Humeniuk 03:11