Stas Mikhaylov Essentials

Blending Russian folk melodies with romantic pop and hints of electronic and world music, Stas Mikhaylov emerged in the late ‘90s and has since become one of Russia's most popular contemporary singer/songwriters. His reputation for sing-along choruses is perhaps best embodied in “Joker”, with its tinkling piano and electric guitars, and in the mesmerising love song “If Not You”, with its acoustic guitar, orchestral colours and climactic rock-drumming finale. His warm, sincere vocals have modernised Russian chanson and earned him a raft of major awards.