Historically, why do Communist countries produce such kino/SOVL music?
because communism is a secular religion that inspires artistic expression from its followers' religious-like fervour
>>18470703This passion is seen in other disciplines too, not just music.
>>18470703I think it's more USSR/Russia because they draw on the Orthodox-style choral traditions. I find a lot of Chinese communist music to be cheesy but the Russians can really get to goosestepping or do a dirge:https://youtu.be/12CsEuxN5vQ
>>18470746DPRK is pretty decent, too.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec0jEysWhsk
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