In the 16th/17th centuries, Prince Sanjalay, who sired seven sons and two daughters, had 400 men in his town (Terek; Тэрч къалэ) and a further 600 Tatars in Otary. Sanjalay (Сэнджэлей) was Prince Teimriqwe Yidar’s younger brother’s grandson. Prince Sanjalay’s father was Qanqilish (Къанкъылыш) son of Zhileghwet (Жылэгъуэт). In Russian sources he is referred to as ‘Sunchaley Yanglichev’ (‘Сунчалей Янгличев’). His first trip to Moscow took place in 1605. He was appointed leader of the Terek Fortress and military camp north of present-day Grozny, capital of Chechnya. Sanjalay lived well into the 1620s. Many of his progeny also distinguished themselves as military leaders. Prince Sanjalay and his descendants, the last influential branch of the Idar Dynasty, held sway in Lesser Kabarda from their base in the Terek Fortress for most of the 17th century. The military exploits of Prince Sanjalay against the (remnants of the) Tatars and their leader Soteresh are forever preserved in song.

The Song of Prince Sanjalay Сэнджэлей и уэрэд)

Си Пакъ!

(Ежьу) Арэда, арэда,
Арэда, радэ, арадэ.

Арадэ си Пакъ,
Пакъэри дахэу мэуджыр,
ПхъэвакъэрикIуэри си Пакъ,
Мастэ гъэфийхэр зи Iэпэ,
Зи Iэпэ-лъапэр икъугъэ,
Пщащэ икъугъэри си Пакъ,
Арадэ си Пакъ.

(Ежьу) Арэда, арэда,
Арэда, радэ, арадэ.

Арадэ си Пакъ,
Пакъэри дахэу мэуджыр,
IэфракIэ кIэщIыр си Пакъ,
МастэкIэ щридэри си Пакъ,
Дэным хуэижэри си Пакъ,
Дэным хуэIэзэри си Пакъ,
Арадэ си Пакъ.

(Ежьу) Арэда, арэда,
Арэда, радэ, арадэ.

Арадэ си Пакъ,
Пакъэри дахэу мэуджыр,
Мастэ пэгъэплъыр си Пакъ,
Дыщэ пыжьидэри си Пакъ,
Нэжьгъуц утIэрэзри си Пакъ,
Дахэу дэщIынри си Пакъ,
Арадэ си Пакъ.

(Ежьу) Арэда, арэда,
Арэда, радэ, арадэ.

Арадэ си Пакъ,
Пакъэри дахэу мэуджыр,
Пакъэри уджым яхыхьэм,
Къоуджхэ пэлъэуэ-плIахэу,
Пакъэри уджым хэкIыжмэ,
Къоуджхэ къэщэуэ-плIахэу,
Арадэ си Пакъ.

(Ежьу) Арэда, арэда.

Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1931—1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

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Си Пакъ! | Siy Paq! (My Pug-Nosed One!)

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

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Махуэщ|э дыгъэпсым и къафэ (Makhuashha Dygepsym yi Kafa)

Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

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Си адэр сыц|ыхуу сщытакъым | I don't remember my father | Lyrics by Shogenov,  Music by Kyarov F.

Си шык|эпшынэ | Siy Shichapshina | Music by Boris Temirkanov

Нысэищэ уэрэд

Нысэ къыдошэ | Wedding Song

Герменчик | Song about the Germenchik (village) - Lyrics by Shaojev,  Music by Molov V.

This song is from the epic album ‘Adyghe Nart Pshinalhexer’ («Адыгэ Нарт Пшыналъэхэр»; ‘Circassian Nart Melodies’), Melodiya, 1987. This is part of one of the epic songs on Badinokhue's heroism and exploits. It describes the appearance of the intrepid horseman.

When the exotic warrior set on his campaigns on his steed, his two hounds played by his two sides and his two eagles perched on his shoulders. The sun shone on his right shoulder and snow fell on his left. He was preceded sometimes by a great conflagration and by thick mist at others, and a multitude of rooks swarmed, or wild birds soared, in his wake. His steed sprang and spun. The coals issuing from Badinokhue's mouth set the sides of his path on fire…

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ | Melody of Nart Badinokhue

Къафэжъ

Къуршыбгъэ дамэ щlалэ къуданхэм
Къафэжьым lэгури щlагъувэжам,
Тхьэрыкъуэ пщэхуу пщащэ гъэфlэнхэр
Утыку ихьахэмэ абджыпс гъэжащ.

Ежьу:
Къафэр хъуами жьы
Щlалэгъуэр дэушэу лъэр мыдэlуэж,
Жьы хъуари щlалэгъуэ жыжьэм хешэж,
Гуфlэгъуэр зыlэтыр къафэщ.
Къафэр дахащэм lэгури дощащэ,
Гъащlэр дахащэщ — дыкъофэр уей.

Къафэжь уэ зэфэгъу зыхуэпщlахэр
Уи lэпэм дыщэри сфощl къыпыщэщ,
Си лъагъуныгъэр уэ зэхэпщlамэ
Ди нэхущ уджымкlэ дызэlущlэнт.

Ежьу

Хьэблэр мэджэгур , щlылъэр мэджэгур,
Ди гуфlэгъуэшхуэщи щlылъэр мэхъей.
Си лъагъуныгъэр къощыр уи нэгум
Къафэжьым дэ аркlи иlэщ дуней.

Ежьу

Къуршыбгъэ дамэ щlалэ къуданхэм
Къафэжьым lэгури щlагъувэжам,
Тхьэрыкъуэ пщэхуу пщащэ гъэфlэнхэр
Утыку ихьахэмэ абджыпс гъэжащ.

Ежьу

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www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Къафэжъ

www.baragunvladimir.com | Mezguashhe was the goddess of forests. She was also protectress of the vegetable kingdom and the invocation of her name brought forth the rains. This is one of the defining chants of Circassian musical lore.

Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

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Мэзгуащэ | Mezguashhe (Mezguasshe is the goddess of forests)

Son’s Word

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Cи лагъуныгъэм и дамэ | Wings of my love | Lyrics by Zubeir Thagazito, Music by Jebrail Haupa

Нарт щIыналъэу къэбэрдей | Kabardey: Nart's Homeland

Сосрыкъуэ - Sosrikua

Батэрэз Гъунд Гъунд Къалэр | Bataraz

Сосрыкъуэ мафIэр къызэрихьар

The words of the song (in Kabardian) are found in Zyramyku Kardengush’, 1979, pp 127-30. It is said that the song was composed by Dawit Sheriy, Lut’e Nibezch, and Sehiyd Derikua.

In the summer of 1914 a conflagration swept through the village of Yinarikuæy (now part of Upper Kurp in Kabarda). Nax’we Wezir, whose Kumyk grandfather came to Yinarikuæy to live amongst the Kabardians, was holding wedding celebrations at his house for his daughter (before being escorted to her future home). A piece of live coal fell off a tea-urn and landed on some straw. The straw caught fire, and the especially hot and dry wind blew the lit straw all over the houses of the village. At the start of the fire the priest Shogue looked at his watch. The strong wind blew in such a way as to set most of the village on fire. The priest looked again at his watch after the fire had consumed the village. According to his reckoning it took two hours for the village to go up in smoke. Only a few houses were spared, including the priest’s. This was the third time that the Wezirs caused the village to be burnt, as Nax’we’s grandfather before him was responsible for the other two incidents. It is said that Shogue bought victuals for his fellow villagers, who were left with no stocks of foodstuffs. 

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Уэзырхэ Нахъуэми
Хьэщlэ къыхуокlуэ,
Хьэутий нокlуэри
Шыхэр щlетlыкlкъэ.

Ибг щlэтlыкlауэрэ
Елдар мэпщафlэ,
Фадэ нэхъыфlхэри
Борэ къахуехькъэ.

Щоджэн Елмырзэри
Уи ныбжьэгъу гупсэ,
Нышыр къахуихьри
Жэрэ къэсащ-тlэ.

Дыщэ lэлъынри
Дэпым егъэлъейкъэ,
Улъэрэ-лъейуэ
Хьэжмуд къэсащ-тlэ.

Тумэ Хьэтlытlэри
Уи зэхэзежэщ,
Хьэжмуд дэжыхукlэ,
Аркъэхьэ макlуэ.

Ныбэжь Бэчырми
Ахъшэ кърехкъэ,
Абдж нэщl къыдехри
Алий къыдокl-тlэ.

Уэзырхэ пщlантlэм
Сэмэвар щагъэувкъэ,
Фызыжь увахэри
Джабэм йожэкl-тlэ.

Тумэ Хьэжбейри
Уи цlырыхъущlэщ,
Сэмэвар lэрыщlри
Щыблэм икъутэ!

Тумэ Тlатlымри
Зэрынэзакъуэ,
Нахъуэ изакъуэ
Щэ дигъэсащ-тlэ.

Шэрий Къасымри
Сабырщlэгъейщ-тlэ,
Уэзырхэ дгъейуэрэ
Къуажэр тфlисащ-тlэ.

Мэкъуо Жамботри
Уи фlыцlагъэшхуэщ,
Шэрий хьэблэшхуэри
Фlыцlагъэм щlащтэ!

Шэрий lэуесри
Зэрыхуэlушэ,
Ислъэмей шухэри
Къызэрохьэх-тlэ!

Мэкъуо Жамботри
Уи лlы мылажьэщ,
Сытхэр ди лажьэу
Дыкъебгъэсэкlрэ?!

Мэкъуо Хьэмышэри
Уи молэ нэпцlщ-тlэ,
Къумыкъу тхьэгъэпцlым
Дигъэунэхъуащ-тlэ!

Тумэ Бэрокъуэми
Пхъэхэр къефыщl-тlэ,
Хьэблэ фызыжьхэми
Зогъэфыщlыж-тlэ!

Шэрий Тlырыгури
Хъыдан бгырыпхкъэ,
Фызыжь бгырыпххэри
Мафlэм хисхьащ-тlэ!

Дзыгъур хывитlри
Бэкхъым къыщожьэ,
Шыл гъэжьа фшхынумэ
Уэзырхэ фыкlуэ!

Псыншэхэ Шокъуэри
Дамыгъэ тедзэщ,
Мафlэм зытеддзэурэ
Тlэщlэлъэтащ-тlэ.

Шогуэ ефэндыжьми
Хьэжыгъэр къешэч-тlэ,
Дэ тхуэмышэчри
Уэзырхэ Нахъуэщ.

Уэзырхэ Нахъуэри
Дыжьын къамэшхуэщ,
Уиадэшхуэ и хабзэри
Къэбублэжащ-тlэ!

Хьэткъут зэшитlри
Уи фыз къэмышэщ,
Ямышэжынри
Хьэсибат къыхукlуэ!

Ныбэжь Къасботри
Ди къуажэ гъуощ-тlэ,
Хьэблэ фызыжьхэм
Гъуэгыу къажыхь-тlэ.

Шэрий Даутри
Уи пцlыlуэпцlышэщ,
Инарыкъуей унэхэр
Зэрагъэпцlыж-тlэ.

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www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997).

The Exquisite Art of Vladimir Bereghwn

Инарыкъуей мафIэсым и уэрэд (The Song of the Yinariqwey Conflagration)

Сосрыкъуэрэ Тотрэшрэ | Барагунов Владимир, Валентина Сосмакова

Мой край Кабардино-Балкария | My land, Kabardino-Balkaria | Russian Song

Азэпщ И Къуэ Гъудэбэрд И Тхьэусыхэ

Хьэтх Гъуазэм И КъуэкІэ Ди Мыхьэмэд

Бэтэрэз и адэм илъ ещIэж

Бэдынокъуэ нарт хасэм зэрыкIуар | Badynoko Arrives at a Council-meeting of the Narts

Бэдынокъуэ чынтхэм зэрезэуар – Как нарт Бадиноко сразился с чинтами. Нартская песня. Исполняют Х. Жилокова, Владимир Барагунов, А. Урусов и хор (на кабардинском языке).

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Бэдынокъуэ чынтхэм зэрезэуар | Performed by H. Zhilokova & V. Baragunov

Наурыз Мамышэ и уэрэд | Heroic Song about the Caucasian War

Ахьмэд и уэрэд | Song of Ahmed | Music by V. Molov

Music by Vladimir Molov. Lyrics by F. Kankulova. Performed by Vladimir Baragunov. Си насып – Ты мое счастье. Музыка Владимира Молова, стихи Ф. Канкулова. Исполняет Владимир Барагунов (на кабардинском языке).

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Си насып | You are my destiny

Music by Vladimir Baragunov. Lyrics by H. Shogenov. Performed by Vladimir Baragunov. Мэлыхъуэ уэрэд – Песня чабана. Музыка В. Барагунова, стихи Х. Шогенова. Исполняют Владимир Барагунов и хор (на кабардинском языке)

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Мэлыхъуэ уэрэд | Song of the Shepherd

Махуэщ|э дыгъэпсым и къафэ | Second Version

Composed by Vladimir Molov. Lyrics by Maxim Gettueva. Performed by Vladimir Baragunov.

Пасэрей къафэ – Старинный танец. Музыка Владимира Молова, стихи Максима Геттуева. Исполняет Владимир Барагунов (на русском языке)

www.baragunvladimir.com | Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Бэрэгъун Владимир (1939-1997) Адыгэ уэрэджыIакIуэ цIэрыIуэхуэм я нэхъыщхьэу еплъытэ хъунущ. Абы и макъ гъуэзэджэ лъэщгуэрэм удихьэхауэ уодаIуэ. Абы игъэзэщIат пасэрей нарт уэрэд зыбжанэ, псалъэм папщIэ «Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ», «Нартыжь Уэрэд», «Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ», «Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь» жыхуиIэ уэрэдхэр. ЛIыхъужьыгъэ теухуа уэрэд куэд зыгъэзэщIа Бэрэгъуным, псалъэм папщIэ Пщы Сэнджэлей (Жылэгъуэт Идар и къуэ Къанкъылыш и къуэщ) зи гугъу ещI уэрэдым «Сэнджэлей и уэрэд».

Старинный танец | Old Dance | Second Version

Песня Про Нальчик | Налшыч къалэ и уэрэд | Song about Nalchik in Russian

http://www.baragunvladimir.com/ - Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

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http://www.baragunvladimir.com - Vladimir Khatizovich Baragun(ov) (Бэрэгъун Владимир) (31 December 1939 — 13 October 1997), Kabardian singer, musicologist, People’s Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR (1981), Honoured Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation (1996), and Laureate of the State Prize of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. In 1969 he graduated from the Sobinov State Conservatory in Saratov. From 1969 to 1977 he was a soloist for the Kabardino-Balkar Theatre. He sang 19 opera-roles. He recorded hundreds of songs, ballades, romances for radio and television and on disc. He was awarded the ‘Golden Hatchet’ (highest grade) at the International Folklore Festival in Poland. He was one of the authors of the 3-volume ‘National Songs and Instrumental Works of the Circassians’, which has become a classic of Circassian musical folkloristics. Soloist and artistic director between 1977 and 1987 at the Kabardino-Balkar State Philharmonia, he served as its director between 1987 and 1997. He was one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia. Although he recorded many fine and memorable traditional and modern songs, his powerful operatic voice was best suited to ancient anthems.

He documented and recorded a number of Pantheonic chants, including ‘Mezguashhe’ («Мэзгуащэ»; ‘Forest-Lady’). His wide Nart repertoire included an emotive rendering of ‘Nartizch Wered’ («Нартыжь Уэрэд»; ‘Song of the Ancient Narts’), which causes tingling sensations in the back of one’s head, ‘Ashemez yi Pshinalhe’ («Ашэмэз и пшыналъэ»; ‘Ashemez’s Melody’), ‘Badinoque yi Pshinalhe’ («Бэдынокъуэ и пшыналъэ»; ‘Badinoque’s Melody’), ‘Sosrique Maf’e Qeih’ («Сосрыкъуэ МафIэ Къехь»; ‘Sosrique Fetches Fire’), and many others. His heroic/historical repertory included ‘Senjeley yi Wered’ («Сэнджэлей и уэрэд»; ‘The Song of Prince Sanjalay’), in which he evokes the heroism of the mediæval prince-warrior.

Къэбэрдей жэщтеуэм и уэрэд | Kabardey Zheschteuem yi Wered (The Song of the Kabardian Night Assault)

This SoundCloud page is dedicated to Vladimir Baragun(ov), one of the best singers of the 1970s and 80s in Circassia.  www.baragunvladimir.com

Бэрэгъун Владимир | Baragun Vladimir

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