Kolo is Kitka’s first new recording in eight years! It’s a sonic delight that combines its beautiful Balkan harmonies with sound effects from the natural world gathered from different countries. The Oakland-based, all-female ensemble specializes in the traditions of Balkan and Slavic vocal techniques, and will be performing their latest offering at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19.
Kitka's executive director Shira Cion describes Kolo as a seasonal song cycle with traditional music from Georgia, the Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Corsica, Lithuania, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
Press play above to hear snippets of the album and the full conversation with JoAnn Mar of Folk Music and Beyond.
