USSR Electronic Melodiya

Following the widely acclaimed “Soviet City Soul Sampler”, Akira Yamanaka, author of the disc guide “Soviet Funk: Kyosan Groove Disc Guide”, presents the second installment of Red Funk!

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This time, the focus shifts to electronic music—featuring tracks released on the Soviet state-owned label “Melodiya”.

For decades, the thick Iron Curtain of the former superpower obscured these sounds from the world. Even now, this lost music, known as Red Funk (a.k.a. Soviet Funk), remains largely overlooked by global diggers.

This mix highlights electronic gems from this era, offering you the chance to discover new sounds and hidden treasures from behind the curtain.