– A tribute to the real-life "King" of Odessa gangsters.
The first installment kicks off a marathon of 150 songs, organized into six parts with 25 tracks each. It features a "Who’s Who" of the genre, including legends like: The king of underground Soviet magnitizdat.
– The quintessential anthem of Odessa nightlife. odesskii_sanson_150_blatnyx_xitov_cast_pervaya
Powerhouses of the modern chanson revival. Standout tracks from Part 1 include:
If you’re a fan of music that carries the salty breeze of the Black Sea and the gritty, witty spirit of the underworld, you’ve likely come across the massive compilation . – A tribute to the real-life "King" of Odessa gangsters
Dive into the Soul of the Moldavanka: "Odessa Chanson – 150 Blatnyx Hits (Part 1)"
Bringing his classic baritone to the Odessa myths. – The quintessential anthem of Odessa nightlife
This compilation captures that specific "Yiddish-inflected humor" and the swashbuckling Jewish gangster archetype popularized by writers like Isaac Babel. It’s music that was often forbidden but always played—on hidden tape recorders or in smoky backrooms. Where to Listen