Friday, June 15, 2007

Nova


Elena Zhornik getting crazy

Iva Nova is an all-female quintet that has been formed in St.Petersburg, Russia in 2002. Introducing: singer Nastya Postnikova, Inna Lishenkevich on guitar, Elena Zhornik on accordion, Ekaterina Grigoryeva on bass, and Katherina Fyodorova on drums. They have been called all kind of names; rock, ska, punk, folk, world-music and the lot.
Their music is inspired by their native culture. They write original songs, rooted in traditional Russian and Slavic music. It is fast, fun, and very danceable. One of the most exciting things from Russia in quite some time.

Ива Нова "Ведьма" [Iva Nova "The Witch"], a 2007 live performance

A hot Spanish-like song in Russian language is here
An 11-track compilation of their music is here
Their website is here

Enjoy

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