Ivan Kupala (band)
| Company type | Music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Headquarters | Saint Petersburg , Russia |
| Products | Music albums, singles, videos |
Ivan Kupala () was a music ensemble originating from Saint Petersburg, Russia, composed of members Denis Fyodorov, Alexei Rumyantsev, and Alexei Ivanov. Their sound uniquely merged traditional Russian folk melodies with electronic elements, forming a recognizable world music genre. The band's name derives from the traditional Slavic celebration known as Ivan Kupala.
Their first album, titled Kostroma after the East Slavic goddess of fertility, garnered widespread critical praise. During 1999 and 2000, Ivan Kupala earned the "Ovation" accolade for "Folk group of the Year". The song "Zdorovo, Kostroma" from this album was showcased at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Ivan Kupala was instrumental in bringing genuine Russian folklore back into popular culture and had an impact on cultural movements. Industry analysts have suggested that their achievements foreshadowed the emergence of groups like "Buranovskiye Babushki" at the Eurovision-2012.
The band ceased activities in 2017.
Albums
- 1999 – Кострома / Kostroma
- 2002 – Радио Награ / Radio Nagra
- 2012 – Родина / Rodina
Singles
- 2008 – Родина / Rodina
- 2011 – Старый / Staryi
Compilations
- 2000 – Здорово, Кострома / Zdorovo, Kostroma (remixes)
- 2003 – Лучшие песни 96-03 / Best Songs 96-03
Videos
- Кострома / Kostroma
- Молодость / Molodost'
- Ящер / Yashcher
- Пчёлы-2 / Pchyoly-2
- Live in Korsakov, Sakhalin, Russia. 2004, DVD5, 28 minutes
Awards
- Golden Gramophone (2000)