Myllärit - Metsolan Kuningas - 2005

Myllarit (The Millers) are a dynamic brisk vocal and instrumental folk band from Russian Karelia.
The group came together in 1992, an outgrowth of the pairing of accordionist Zobnev -described as "a world-class accordionist" in Russian Life's series titled "100 Young Russians to Watch."- with Alexander Bykadorov, who had traveled Europe together playing Karelian and Russian folk music in the streets.
The unique sound of Myllarit combines traditional music and poetry of Karelia, the White Sea, Olonets and Ladoga regions, and also Russian songs of the Trans-Onega region, with elements of rock, jazz and world music. Thus, fitting them to suit their more modern style. Besides, the group performs songs of the Ingria ( St.-Petersburg region ) in the local Ingric dialect of the Finnish language.
"Karelia represents a rich mixture of so many different cultures," said Zobnev. "Our rather severe climatic conditions help to hone this musical style. It is the music of the Russian pomors (White Sea coast natives) and Finnish and Karelian songs. It all mixes together and provides food for Myllarit.
Myllarit achieve their main impact on stage with great talent and humour. They are outstanding live performers.Their discography includes six albums.
Myllarit is also very active locally in their hometown Petrozavodsk, the capital of the Republic of Karelia, where they support and promote local bands through the Myllarit Center of Musical Initiatives and the organisation of musical events, such as the annual Petrozavodsk Folk Marathon.
These last years, they have taken part in many festivals like Koskis, Kaustinen, Haapavesi, Ugrijuhlat, Faces, Jutajaiset, Garage Fest, Folklandia, Kihaus, Hekajuhlat, Taiga Festival (Finland) Celtic Connections, Fringe Festival (Scotland) Finnish Music Festival, FinnGrandFest, Finlandia Festival, Duluht International Folk (USA),Watergate Festival (Estonia), Rockbridge, Carelian Faces, Folk Marathon, Festival of Modern Folk Music (Russia), Poborina Folk, Folkesi (Spain).

Tracklist:
01. Koissa vielä parembi
02. Metsolan kuningas
03. Musta mado
04. Подражание
05. Шла девица из гостей
06. Kivi polska
07. Не стучит, не гремит
08. Молоко
09. Банщики
Members:
Александр Быкадоров (Деда) - вокал, гитара, варган
Роман Ершихин - бас
Яна Лебедева - вокал
Андрей Лукин - ударные, перкуссия
Лео Севец (Лёсик) - вокал, кантеле
Андрей Бразевич (Браз) - аккардеон
Танюшка Умнякова - скрипка
Сергей Клевенский (Клёпа) - кларнет, рожок, волынка, калюка, висл, вопли