Les Musiciens de Lviv Avec Aliona Antonova - Cabaret Slave 2

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Review by Rob Miller

Cabaret Slave 2: A Raw, Unfiltered Dive into Folk and World Sounds Alright, buckle up. This isn’t your grandma’s folk album—unless your grandma is secretly a fire-breathing tzigane poet with a penchant for raw emotion and guttural storytelling. Les Musiciens de Lviv Avec Aliona Antonova dropped Cabaret Slave 2 back in 2002, and holy crap, it hits like a freight train of cultural chaos wrapped in gypsy soul. Released under the Association Slave de Paris label (because obviously France had to get its hands dirty with this gem), this record is less "world music" and more "world takeover." Sandy Belle’s photography nails the vibe too—dark, moody, like someone just whispered secrets you’re not supposed to hear. Now, let’s cut to the chase. This thing’s got tracks that’ll slap you awake faster than five shots of espresso. But two stuck out to me like sore thumbs—or maybe knife wounds, depending on how deep you wanna go. First off, “Haïdé, Haïdé (Tzigane)”—oh man, this one’s nasty in all the right ways. It’s got that wild, untamed energy that makes you want to throw furniture around or start a bonfire in your backyard. The strings? They don’t just play; they scream. And Aliona Antonova’s voice? Forget about it. She doesn’t sing so much as she commands—like some kind of musical warlord leading an invisible army through valleys of heartbreak and rebellion. By the time the track ends, you’re sweating. No joke. Sweating. Then there’s “Korobeïniki [Les Colporteurs] (Russe)”, which feels like walking into a crowded market where everyone’s yelling but somehow it works. You know this tune—it’s been sampled into oblivion—but here it’s stripped down, raw, almost dangerous. It’s not just background noise anymore; it’s alive. Like, if songs could punch you in the face, this one would leave a bruise shaped like nostalgia. The rhythm grabs you by the collar and shakes you until you remember every dumb decision you’ve ever made. Yeah, it’s THAT kind of song. Look, I’m not gonna sit here and pretend every single track blew my mind. Some of them are slow burns, others feel like filler, but damn if those high points don’t make up for it. This album’s messy, uneven, and unapologetically human—which is exactly why it sticks with you long after the last note fades. And now for the kicker: listening to Cabaret Slave 2 feels like eavesdropping on history itself—a patchwork quilt stitched together from stolen moments, old grievances, and forgotten dances. But honestly? I think the real magic lies in how imperfect it is. Because life isn’t polished or perfect either, and neither should music be. So crank this sucker up loud enough to piss off your neighbors and thank me later.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Haïdé, Haïdé (Tzigane)3:24
Sirba Moldave2:08
Korobeïniki [Les Colporteurs] (Russe)2:19
Acacia (Russe)4:59
Clair De Nuit (Russe)2:36
Mais Tu M'as Posé Un Lapin (Ukrainien)2:29
Le Violon Sur Le Toit (Juif)2:58
Valea-Romance (Tzigane)3:54
Ballade Tzigane -Texte De La Poétesse Russe Marina Tsvétaeva (écrite en 1934)5:47
Brume Du Matin (Russe)2:51
La Lune Tout Là-Haut (Ukrainien)5:21
Chrysanthèmes (Russe)3:09
Kalinka (Russe)3:20
Dételez Les Chevaux, Les Gars (Ukrainien)4:02

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Catalog Numbers

PMDA 0202

Labels

Association Slave de Paris

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Association Slave de Paris
Manufactured ByAssociation Slave de Paris

Credits

RoleCredit
PhotographySandy Belle

Notes

Slave music

Barcodes

Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL

About Les Musiciens de Lviv Avec Aliona Antonova

Музики зі Львова (Les Musiciens de Lviv) was created in 1995

Real Name

    • Les Musiciens de Lviv

Name Vars

  • Музики зі Львова

Members

  • Myroslav Mykhalevych
  • Roman Milchakovskyy
  • Zinoviy Lysyk
  • Yaroslav Mokrytskyy
  • Ihor Havryshko

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *Cabaret Slave 2* by Les Musiciens de Lviv Avec Alona Antonova is like a musical journey across cultures. Released in 2002 in France, it blends folk traditions from Ukraine, Russia, and Jewish music. Each track feels like a story, with poetic lyrics and melodies that transport you to another time and place. Fun detail—Marina Tsvetaeva’s poetry even makes an appearance in one song! The photography for the album was done by Sandy Belle, adding a visual charm to this rich tapestry of sound. It’s not just an album; it’s a celebration of heritage and artistry.