tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060605.post-1164814390349116262006-11-29T15:33:00.000Z2006-11-29T15:33:00.000ZDaniel, very interesting thread that opens up.<BR/><BR/>Melodiya - the Russian state record label<BR/><BR/>Gosconcert - the Russian state concert agency that controlled movement of Soviet artists outside Russia, and Western artists visiting the USSR.<BR/><BR/>You are right Daniel, both had a heavy influence on the development (or otherwise) of Russian artists. <BR/><BR/>I had some peripheral involvement with both via EMI.<BR/><BR/>I hope this thread is developed by other contributors.Pliablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10616598845886342325noreply@blogger.com