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

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