About Russian chanson
Russian chanson is a music genre that emerged in Russia. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and music of Russia.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Vladimir Vysotsky, Grigory Leps, Leningrad, Mikhail Krug, Irina Allegrova and Igor Krutoy.
From Wikipedia
Russian chanson (Russian: русский шансон, romanized: russkiy shanson; from French "chanson") is a neologism for a musical genre covering a range of Russian songs, including city romance songs, author song performed by singer-songwriters, and blatnaya pesnya or "criminals' songs" that are based on the themes of the urban underclass and the criminal underworld.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Russian chanson.
Key artists
- Vladimir Vysotsky
- Grigory Leps
- Leningrad
- Mikhail Krug
- Irina Allegrova
- Igor Krutoy
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Russian chanson?
Russian chanson is a music genre that emerged in Russia. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and music of Russia.
Where and when did Russian chanson originate?
Russian chanson originated in Russia.
Who are famous Russian chanson artists?
Vladimir Vysotsky, Grigory Leps, Leningrad, Mikhail Krug, Irina Allegrova and Igor Krutoy.