Kalevala

The history of "Kalevala" begins in spring 2007, when Ksenia and Nikita left "Nevid" after having arguments with Lesjar (the Nevid's frontman).

After that scillfull and experienced musicians were found and group began to write new songs. The first demo was recorded in september 2007 and consisted of two songs "Pastushok"(A cowboy) and "Goy, Olen!" (Hey, Deer!). The first show was held on the 5th of october of the same year. The project began to evolve impetuously after that, and concerts were held not only in Mosow and Sain-Petersburg.

In april 2008 the label Sound Age released the first disk called "Kudel belosnedgnogo lna". That really amazing mixture of cheerful folk tunes, unique Ksenia's singing, highly skilled leading guitar and accordion play left very few people unfazed. The CD sold out well and was supported with many cocerts over Russia.In summer 2008 the Kalevala participated in several folk festivals and started working on new material for the next album called "The Cuckoo's Children" . After only a year band gathers full night clubs and share the scene with such bands as Manegarm (Sweden), Menhir (Germany), Znich (Belarus), Arcona and Alconost (Russia). So Kalevala managed to establish a reputation as a great live band and showed high qualification in studio work.

In may-june 2009 the band is going to record "The Cuckoo's Children" at the Lazar Studio (Arcona, Rossomahar)

Line-up:

Kseniya - vocal, lyrics

Nikita Andriyanov - guitar, music

Denis Zolotov - drums

Alex Mitrofanov - bass

Aleksandr Oleinikov - accordeon (session)

Ivan Andrianov - balalaika (session)

Kalevala – Discography

"Kudel' Belosnezhnogo L'na" ( 2008) - Sound Age Production

"Kolokol'chik" (single 2009)

"Cookushkiny Deti" (2009) - Metalism Records/ Sound Age Production

"Tausen-rada" (single 2010)

"Vedma" ( 2010) - - Sound Age Production

“Son-reka” ( single 2011)

“Osen V Stile Folk” ( Live acoustic album 2012) - Sound Age Production

“Luna I Grosh” ( 2013) - Sound Age Production