Vysotsky in English

[Vadim Astrakhan]

Dear friends!

My name is Vadim Astrakhan.  I live in New Jersey.  I am a singer / translator, concentrating on translating works of the great Russian poet, Vladimir Vysotsky.  I want to bring Vysotsky's poetry to English-speaking audience in the manner in which they were intended:  musical.  In 2008 I recorded and released an album of sixteen translations, titled "Singer Sailor Soldier Spirit," where I handled all vocals, accompanied by an international cast of 14 musicians.  It was favorably reviewed in Slavic and East European Journal (Winter 2010).  I am presently working on a sequel, produced by a great Russian singer / songwriter Yuri Naumov.

My website is www.vvinenglish.com

I am also interested in performing in front of live audience.  I have already played in many places around the world:  New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, Albany, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Copenhagen, and Moscow.  If you are interested in helping me organize a concert in your area, that would be great.  Or if you just want to discuss this project, I am always interested.

Thank you very much,
Vadim
thysentinel at hotmail.com

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