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Songs & Dances from Lithuania

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My rating may reflect my bias for Lithuanian music. I am a Lithuanian-American whose sister gave her this CD for her birthday. It is a very special CD of highly ethnic Lithuanian music. I don't know however why Amazon has listed it under "Russian" music. Lithuania is NOT part of Russia and hasn't been since winning back its independence in the early 1990s. We are proud to be a very old and passionate culture. Our music reflects the spirit of our people and its love of nature. The folk music in this tape demonstrates this. I am afraid, however, that non-Lithuanian speaking people would not be able to fully appreciate this tape. The words themselves are very lovely and will lose on those not understanding them. For all of those who proudly claim to speak the Lithuanian language, ENJOY!!!

As dance instructor for a Lithuanian folk dance group, I found this recording absolutely beautiful. Not only is the music and instrumentation lovely, the dances are actually dance-able! This is very rare in commercial recordings of folk dance music. I recommend this CD to all Lithuanian folk dance instructors and to anyone who would like to get acquainted with Lithuanian folk music. Enjoy!

This CD is hands down the best one out there for authentic Lithuanian folk music. The recording is very good...sound quality is high. The musicians play well. All in all it is a very good production.

The cd has the beautiful voices of Lithuania recorded on it in glorious splendor. Gave as a gift for my elderly aunt from the old country and she loved it! Came quickly, very pleased.

Okay, so I haven't actually listened to the CD, but I am here to add some fuel to the statement that Lithuanians are NOT Russians!!! Are Colombians the same as Chileans? Are Sicilians the same as Romans? Excuse me, Amazon, but Lithuanians and Russians do not even use the same alphabet. By the way, I do not have anything against Russians! (Let's get that straight) I unfortunately cannot speak Lithuanian, but I am just as proud of my Lithuanian heritage as the first reviewer. So, Amazon.com, since your'e such an oh-so wonderful website, think you can have a little more insight and realize that just because some countries are close in proximity does not mean that they are all the same ethnic groups??

Stangely it came wrapped as songs and dances from Lithuania but-- The cd inside,indeed printed as such, was in fact some type of accordeon French "pot pourris" selection from Paris! I kept it because it would have cost me much more to send it back to you than buy a new one. and where? And what about if the whole series is similar?! It's the first time that I experience such a problem with Amazon and I don't even hold you responsible for it. Too bad for me. But tell these folks just the same--The guy in charge of production that day must have had a good overdose of vodka!
Armelle Glup.