Life in the underground Soviet music scene Part 3 (200)

Life in the underground Soviet music scene Part 3 (200)

We hear of Joanna's heartbreak when her visa is refused, preventing her from marrying Yuri. However, using an ingenious method she manages an emotional reunion and eventual marriage as the Soviet Union begins to dissolve. Details of the book giveaway are here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode200/ Part one is here and part 2 here Joanna’s book, Red Wave written with her singer/songwriter daughter, Madison, includes Stingray’s extensive collection of photographs, artworks, and interviews with the musicians. Buy the book and support the podcast here UK listeners https://amzn.to/3rwItSz US listeners https://amzn.to/3zyvbHX If you are enjoying the podcasts I’m asking for donations to support my work and enable me to continue producing the podcast. If you become a monthly supporter via Patreon, you will get the sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a financial contribution is not your cup of tea, then you can still help us by leaving written reviews wherever you listen to us as well as sharing us on social media. It really helps us get new guests on the show. I am delighted to welcome Joanna Stingray to our Cold War conversation Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations 0:00 Introduction and book giveaway announcement 2:54 Interview with Joanna Stingray begins 12:08 Joanna's risky journey to Leningrad with her mother 24:34 Joanna's reunion and NBC coverage in Russia 30:19 Joanna's dilemma about leaving Russia and her marriage 34:03 Rise of rock bands amidst political changes in Russia 39:16 Joanna's unconventional Russian wedding 46:07 Impact of Glasnost and fall of communism on Russian bands 51:05 Shift in Russian society and music taste in the 90s 53:53 Closing remarks and patron acknowledgements Table of contents powered by PodcastAI✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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