Editors’ Notes
What was Russian music like before Filipp Kirkorov? The baritone Bulgarian has been such a ubiquitous pop presence since he broke through in 1985 that it's hard for many to imagine his absence. With an epic discography behind him, there's plenty to explore beyond his biggest smashes: album cuts like "Зу-зу" and the light, offbeat "Посмотри какое лето" burn with charismatic polka notes and melodic invention.
