FOLK REVIVAL IN MODERN RUSSIAN MUSIC: THE CULTURAL CODE OF TRADITIONS AND ITS ACTUALIZATION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the phenomenon of folk revival in Russian culture, which is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon reflecting the desire of musicians to search for identity and comprehension of cultural heritage. The author examines 71 the main directions of stage interpretation of song folklore at the current stage - of development of Russian musical culture (authentic performance, processing, theatricalization, ethno-experiment, etc.). The content of such concepts as “authentic” and “modernized” versions of performance, and “stylization” of folk songs, is described. The integration of folk songs into popular genres such as pop-folk, folk-rock, and folk-jazz has been noted, which on the one hand preserves and develops traditions, but on the other hand often leads to a loss of authenticity in the musical fabric and original forms of performance. As an example, we present a detailed analysis of Tina Kuznetsova’s composition “My Husband Is Not at Home” (by the band Zventa Sventana), which is a modern interpretation of the ancient Russian folk song “Now We’re Going to Drink” from the village of Rossoshki in the Voronezh Region. It is concluded that the Russian song, while retaining its ethno-cultural identity, has transformed into a modern genre of pop music with specific functions, means of performance, recognizable content and images, and stage forms of embodiment. This indicates not only the viability of this artistic phenomenon and its effective adaptation to modern cultural and aesthetic conditions, but also the fact that folk songs perform an important function of preserving and transmitting national cultural memory through vivid, dynamic, and emotionally charged images. At the same time, it is noted that it is necessary to treat traditions with respect in order to avoid their distortion and preserve the authenticity of the cultural code. It is emphasized that the folklore renaissance is not just a fashionable trend; it should become the basis for a broad and meaningful interaction between young people and Russia’s rich cultural heritage.