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Music of the Ukraine includes traditional Ukrainian instruments such as the duda (bagpipe) and dances such as the Huculka-a rapid dance played on mandolin-like instruments (balalaikas) and a home-made fiddle (Henry Cowell). Often tracks demonstrate a confluence between Western and Eastern modalities, as on Country Dances. Liner notes include an overview of Ukraine and track notes that include musical analysis. Album Tracks 1. Gutsul Kolomyika (Dance-Song) 2. Kozachok (Dance-Song) 3. Huculka (Dance) 4. Country Dances 5. Wedding Melodies 6. Hutsulka and Kozachok (Dances) 7. Folk Song - the Wind from the Field 8. Folk Songs - One Half of the Garden Blossoms
