Welcome to DoukhoborMusic.ca |
From the early 60's to the late 80's, Canadian Doukhobors recorded more long play records per capita than any other ethnic group. Statistically speaking, it was nothing less than a social phenomenon. To Doukhobors, it's just what they did. Music - especially singing, has always been an integral part of the culture. It's why many of these choirs were invited to World Expos, were invited to sing in various other countries, had entertained for VIPs worldwide, and embraced by their own communities. Sadly, there are less and less recordings today, than ever before.
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Here you'll find a gateway to the Internet's only complete source to the era of Doukhobor music on LP, digitally restored in full length songs - free to listen to, free to download as MP3, if you prefer.
By arrangement with the heirs and associations that originally recorded these albums, DoukhoborMusic.ca undertook a monumental project in digitally restoring this collection to preserve this unique musical culture - so it can be enjoyed once again and won't be forgotten like some other collections in long-lost mediums.
The collection in this online catalogue has been digitally restored and remastered to preserve the beauty of this golden era of recording, and we invite you to listen - or download any selection of each album by clicking on the smaller album cover or 'View'. |
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We think you'll agree that in spending hundreds upon hundreds of hours in making each album sound and look as good as it could, we accomplished the goal. Please do enjoy your visit and the beauty of Doukhobor music! |
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FAQs:
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Are any of these choirs still around today? |
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Why is Doukhobor music mostly all a cappella, without musical instruments? |
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You mention restoration and re-mastering. What exactly is that? |
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Why do the LPs sound so much better that the 78s? |
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What an incredible collection! How many tracks are in this archive? |
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