Best Duos: Russian Chanson

Chanson is at its best when two naturally melodic voices—such as Alexander Malinin's and Elena Vaenga's—harmonise. Grigory Leps flaunts his power pipes alongside rapcore outfit Green Grey, Ukrainian pop A-lister Ani Lorak and an all-male trio including Iosif Kobzon and Alexander Rosenbaum. Seeking beauty in contrast, Rada Ray and Avraam Russo flirt with sweet, sunny reggae.