Песняры

Belorussian vocal-instrumental ensemble. Founded in September 1th, 1969. Previously it was a variety revue Лявониха with inner ensemble Лявоны. But in 1970 they changed name on "Песняры" for participation in IV All-Union competition of variety artists and took second place (first didn't exist).
At the beginning consisted of:
Владимир Мулявин - art-director, leader, vocal.
Александр Демешко - drums, vocal
Владислав Мисевич - flute, saxophone, vocal
Валерий Яшкин - bayan, keyboards
Леонид Тышко - bass-guitar, bass-vocal
Валерий Мулявин - giutar, vocal
Валентин Бадьяров - violin
Валерий Гурдезьяни - trombone
Леонид Борткевич - trumpet, vocal