Zhanna Bichevskaya Essentials
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Russian bard Zhanna Bichevskaya has been a prominent figure on the Soviet folk rock scene since the early ‘70s. A gifted songwriter with a formidable voice, Bichevskaya combines her evocative phrasing with simple, effective acoustic strumming. The artist initially wowed audiences with the purity of her traditional folk balladry, earning her comparisons to Joan Baez. As her career progressed, Bichevskaya's lyrics began to incorporate religious, political and even nationalist ideas. This playlist celebrates the work of one of Russia's most outspoken voices.