Any Chicago singers interested in Siberian folk songs?
September 12, 2010 12:32 PM
I direct a Russian folk ensemble, Golosa, that's looking for a few new singers.
The songs we focus on are rarely heard outside a few tiny parts of Russia, but the musical tradition is haunting and beautiful, and the songs are crazy fun to sing. We've done ethnographic work in Siberia as well as performing around the U.S. as part of our mission to keep the music alive. Many of us don't speak Russian, but we learn by doing. If you like polyphony, tight harmonies, and/or accordions, check out some of the stuff we've recorded, and e-mail me (it's on my profile) for more info if you think you might want to get involved. Thanks!
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The songs we focus on are rarely heard outside a few tiny parts of Russia, but the musical tradition is haunting and beautiful, and the songs are crazy fun to sing. We've done ethnographic work in Siberia as well as performing around the U.S. as part of our mission to keep the music alive. Many of us don't speak Russian, but we learn by doing. If you like polyphony, tight harmonies, and/or accordions, check out some of the stuff we've recorded, and e-mail me (it's on my profile) for more info if you think you might want to get involved. Thanks!
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Anyway, great stuff, and good luck in your search. Can't help but wonder if there might be any Siberians interested in Chicago blues...
posted by flapjax at midnite at 11:45 PM on September 12, 2010