Events . Zedashe in Concert

Zedashe in Concert

Zedashe is making a special stop in Pittsburgh! Join us September 18th for a unique opportunity to learn from and experience the world of polyphonic traditions of Georgia
Concert
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh 605 Morewood Ave Pittsburgh
All Ages $25 / $30

4-6pm Singing Workshop 4836 Ellsworth Ave (Friends Meetinghouse)
7:30 Concert 605 Morewood Ave
(First UU Church)

The Zedashe Ensemble is a polyphonic vocal choir and dance group based in the eastern medieval fortress city of Sighnaghi, Caucasus Georgia. It is one of the few mixed (male and female) choirs in Georgia that is led by women.

Directed by Ketevan Mindorashvili, the ensemble was founded in the mid-1990’s to sing polyphonic chants, unique to Georgia, that were largely lost during the Communist era. The complex three-part melodies date back to pre-Christian times and comprise music sung for the Orthodox liturgical services.

Zedashe’s repertoire also includes folk songs, instrumental melodies and accompanying dances, which were collected from old publications and learned from village song-masters from around the many diverse regions of the country.

Zedashe.com for more information about the group.

Related Entities: Friends Meetinghouse First Unitarian Church
Tags: World Music