Vocal-Instrumental Ensemble Smerichka. Golden Collection. // www.UMKA.com.ua

This is the music of the youth that fell on the 70th and 80th of the previous century, and in those times it was practically impossible for our people not to know "Smerichka". In our time it is only reminiscence. But you should agree that it is a pleasant reminiscence. I don’t mean automatic machines, in which you could buy water at the price of one kopeck for one glass. I mean music. Moreover, not on a global scale but locally – all the same. Besides, if you were born later, you may listen to it as to a real retro. And believe me, you may get great pleasure from listening. Of course, provided that the way of the world perception doesn’t exclude retrospective view at different things. Even without that – the main thing is that one should be able and should wish to feel simple things. May be, even a bit unsophisticated, but still no less valuable. Because all difficult things and feelings of this world consist of simple things. For me it is exactly the capability to come to simple things excluding extra things that seems to be the feature that opens the ways. Any of them. But it is possible not to think about such things, simply to listen. And simply to get pleasure, a draught after a draught. And there will be no mistake in that.

Anton Jozhik Leyba (Hedgehog)

Golden Age of Ukrainian Music. Ukrainian Romantic Songs. (premium release). /digi-pack/.

Actually, these compilations will be able, first, to decorate your own collection – for their core is formed by materials from funds of the National Radio Company of Ukraine, and we have repeatedly mentioned the value and depth of this treasury. Second, discs of this mini-series can become a wonderful, truly representative present.

Domestic price: 98.64UAH, International price: $21.92USD

Ukrajins‘ki romantychni pisni. Golden Collection. (Ukrainian Romantic Songs)

N. Matvienko, M. Kondratyuk, V. Mykolajchuk, quartet "Yavir", trio "Lybid'", trio of bandura-players of Ukrainian radio et al. As usual, here you will find recordings from the funds of the National Radio Company of Ukraine – and, as usual, a part of these records is rarity. On the other hand – true classics of the "golden times" of the Ukrainian variety art are represented here.

Domestic price: 49.14UAH, International price: $10.92USD

Kyjeve mij. Golden collection. (My Kyiv)

Once you listen to such collection, you will understand something important about Kyiv, even if you have never been there. Because the main property of this city, in my opinion, is the cheerful calm, mild affability. Therefore, no wonder that such are the songs collected here.

Domestic price: 49.14UAH, International price: $10.92USD

Vocal-instrumental ensemble "Vodohraj". Golden Collection.

From the point of view of present day, we can see that it was an absolutely different reality. Still, as time goes by, more and more light and sunny traits of that reality appear in our memories. Moreover, the pop art of those times seems to be even more interesting, inspired and sincere than the pop art of our days.

Domestic price: 49.14UAH, International price: $10.92USD

Vocal-Instrumental Ensemble Smerichka. Golden Collection.

Golden Age of Ukrainian Music. Ukrainian Romantic Songs. (premium release). /digi-pack/.

Ukrajins‘ki romantychni pisni. Golden Collection. (Ukrainian Romantic Songs)

Kyjeve mij. Golden collection. (My Kyiv)

Vocal-instrumental ensemble "Vodohraj". Golden Collection.

Pisni pro kohannja. Golden Collection. (Songs about love)

Ridna maty moja. Golden Collection. (My Dear Mother)