SIDE A

Zahadav Ya Za Kanadu - A young man dreams of going to Canada. He bids farewell to his church and family and prays for God's help in fulfilling his dream.

Vyrostesh Ty Cynu - Vasyl Symenenko, V/arr. Andrij Pashkevech -A mother advises her son that no matter where he travels, his heritage and his mother's love will remain constant

De Zhodah V Rodyni - Folksong Where peace and harmony are an element in family life, God's love and blessings will be abundant.

Prynebesna - Religious We sing praises to our Blessed Virgin Mary.

Oiy Vidsy Hora - Folksong A kozak stunned by the dazzling beauty of a young maiden vies for her affection.

Divka V Sinyach Stoyala - Folksong, V/arr. Dennis Sichynski, With her intimidating father away at a wedding, a young girl encourages her suitor to visit her

Pionirska Vyazanka -Soomno Meni Soomno Lonely and disheartened this pioneering young man dreams of making enough money to enable him to return to his homeland.

Zaspivaymo Appreciative of the fruitfulness of this land of plenty a pioneer encourages everyone to share the wealth.

Spivaymo Bratya We sing praises of a free land - Canada where hard work will provide many benefits for future generations.

SIDE B

Lyst z Kanady - An anxiously awaited letter finally arrives from Canada bearing sad tidings of a young father's death in a mining accident, leaving his widow and children destitute.

Teche Richka - Folksong A young fellow discovers that the girl of his dreams will marry him only when wheat grows on stone and the dead oak tree sprouts leaves.

Blahoslovy - Religious D. Bortnianskij We pray for God's heavenly blessings

Kraina Kazky - Music & Lyrics - Iryna Wilson, We came to this "land of fairy tales" to fulfill our dreams of living in freedom and with hope of attaining a better life for future generations

Hrytszyou - Folksong Lazy Hrytsz will not work but when called to Marusia's he finds no excuses.

Zabava - Folksong Promises are broken when a young maiden sings and dances into the early morning hours.

Vocals: Maryka Gulka-Chabluk, Soprano Iryna Holowczynskyj-Wilson, Alto
Musical Arrangements: Brian Cherwick *, Tom Koroluk
Produced by: MARYNA
Vocal Advisor: Alexis Kochan-Budyk
Cover Photo: Dane Wilson, Alan Sellen
Recorded by: Tom Koroluk - TAG Music Services, Wpg.
Musicians:Alexander Boychouk - Clarinet, Sopilka
Beth Cherwick - Violin
Brian Cherwick - Cymbaly, Keyboard, Sopilka
Gail Koroluk - Violin
Tom Koroluk - Accordion, Keyboard,
Gordon Lasko - Cymbaly
Garett Wasny - Guitar