Performer: Ira Gessel
Performer: Ira Gessel
| Crazy Balkan Rhythms Jam: Berance and Beyond! | GS Friday April 24, 7:00pm to 7:50pm, Sterling [Show on Grid] |
| Play and/or sing Balkan music in 9, 11, 12, 13, 22, mixed meters and beyond! There will be a core group of folks to follow; paper/digital music/lyrics provided. Some minimal instruction on rhythm/lyrics. | |
| Balkan Dances to Beautiful Balkan Voices | TS Saturday April 25, 10:00am to 10:50am, Ballroom AB [Show on Grid] |
| Lovely dances done to exquisite Balkan music (much of which is a Capella) which just takes your breath away. | |
| Bulgarian Village Dances | NS Saturday April 25, 1:00pm to 2:20pm, Ballroom CDE [Show on Grid] |
| Divi Zheni is a vibrant women's ensemble and Zornitsa is a spirited men's ensemble, both based in Boston, Massachusetts. Directed by the talented Bulgarian vocalist Tatiana Sarbinska, we bring the rich traditions of Bulgarian and Balkan folk music to life. Experience the magic of Bulgarian singing, Balkan rhythms, and more. | |
| Balkan Kefana Singalong | GS Saturday April 25, 3:00pm to 3:50pm, Trade Center Tent [Show on Grid] |
| Come sing along (or just enjoy listening) to "old citysongs" and/or dance songs from Macedonia and surrounding areas, evoking the pleasure ("kef") of singing with old friends around the table at a celebration, or in the village tavern or coffeehouse. | |
| Dances from Croatia | TB Sunday April 26, 11:00am to 11:50am, Ballroom AB [Show on Grid] |
| Dances from this region are primarily done in lines or circles. The steps are generally easy and the dances are lots of fun. The dances taught will also be done in a separate dance party with music by Pajdashi, where there will not be any teaching. | |
| Croatian Dance Favorites | NS Sunday April 26, 3:15pm to 4:05pm, Ballroom AB [Show on Grid] |
| Join us for a non-taught but accessible session full of traditional Croatian dances! | |