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Sing Gypsy!

Zina Pavlova, Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
Sing Gypsy!
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This 1993 Monitor release is a compilation of two previous Monitor recordings: Sing Gypsy! (1967), by Zina Pavlova, and Russian Cabaret (1965), by Sasha Polinoff and the Russian Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky. The vocals, sung by Russian-American singer Zina Pavlova, are a selection of traditional and popular Russian songs that tell of joys and sorrows in the lives of the Roma people in Russia. The ten instrumental tracks are Russian folk dance tunes with solos by Sasha Polinoff on the balalaika, a traditional Russian three-stringed instrument with a triangular body. Liner notes include English translations of the lyrics.

*Content Advisory: While some Roma have and continue to use “Gypsy” as a self-identifier, many consider the term offensive or a racial slur. Romani people are a minoritized ethnic group in Europe who have been persecuted for centuries, and the term “Gypsy” has been used in violent and racist ways. For more information, see these resources from the European Roma Rights Centre, RomArchive, and Amnesty International.
- Anna Kate Cannon, 2021–22 Dumbarton Oaks Fellow at SFR, and Dr. Adriana Helbig, professor of Music at the University of Pittsburgh, contributed to the research and writing for this statement.
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Track Listing

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101
Don't Be Angry (Nye Serdis) / Gypsies (Tsyganochki)
Zina Pavlova
 02:52
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102
Karapet (Russian Two Step)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 01:49
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103
The Gate (Kalitka)
Zina Pavlova
 03:21
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104
Love Has Passed (Lyubov Proshla)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 02:25
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105
Candies and Pretzels (Konfetki-Baranochki)
Zina Pavlova
 03:25
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106
Farewell, Gypsy Camp (Proschai Moy Tabor)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 01:38
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107
All That Has Been (Vsyo Chto Bylo)
Zina Pavlova
 03:07
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108
Kazbek: Kazbek / Allah Verde / Shamil's Prayer and Lezginka
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 05:37
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109
The Flowers Are Lovely in the Spring (Khoroshi Vesnoi V Sadu Tsvetochki)
Zina Pavlova
 01:48
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110
Stenka Razin
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 02:19
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111
He Went Away (On Uyekhal)
Zina Pavlova
 03:10
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112
In the Forest at the Front (V Lyesu Prifrontovom)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 03:24
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113
Autumn (Osyen)
Zina Pavlova
 03:36
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114
Medley of Old Russian Songs: Where is the Street (Gde eta ulitsa, gde elot dom) / Snow Flurries (Metelitsa) / Dark Night (Nochka Tyemnaya)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 04:28
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115
Sing, Gypsies (Poite Tsyganye)
Zina Pavlova
 02:57
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116
Red Bricks (Kirpichki) / Street Lights (Fonariki)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 04:22
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117
The Cornflowers (Vasilyochki)
Zina Pavlova
 03:07
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118
Oh, Those Dark Eyes ( Akh, Eti Chorniye Glaza) / My Heart (Serdtse)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 03:02
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119
Bows and Ribbons (Chastushki Bantiki)
Zina Pavlova
 02:36
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120
Days of Our Life (Dni Nashey Zhizni)
Sasha Polinoff, Russian-Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky
 03:11
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121
U Kamina / Zachem Bylo Vlyublyatsa (By the Fireplace / Why Fall in Love)
Zina Pavlova
 04:53
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122
Snowstorm (Buran)
Zina Pavlova
 01:39

Release Info

Catalog Number

MON71475

Year(s) Released

1993

Label(s)/Collection(s)

Monitor Records

Artist(s)

Zina Pavlova, Sasha Polinoff, The Russian Gypsy Ensemble of Kostya Poliansky

Country(s)

Russia, USSR (former)

Genre(s)

World

Instrument(s)

Accordion, Acoustic guitar, Balalaika, Lead vocals, Mandolin, Piano, Upright bass, Violin

Language(s)

Instrumental, Russian

Recording Era(s)

1990s

Credit(s)

Sasha Polinoff - Artist
 Zina Pavlova - Artist
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