Kitka
Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble is an all-female professional vocal ensemble based in Oakland, California and focused on Eastern European women’s vocal traditions.[1] It was founded in 1979 as an offshoot of the Westwind International Folk Ensemble.[2] Under the direction of Bon Singer from 1981 to 1996, Kitka became a professional ensemble specializing in the techniques of traditional and contemporary Balkan, Slavic, and Caucasian vocal styling. Under the co-direction of Shira Cion, Janet Kutulas and Juliana Graffagna since 1997,[1] Kitka has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, Chorus America,[3] and the American Choral Directors Association.[1] The group takes its name from the word for "bouquet" in Bulgarian and Macedonian.[1]
Discography
| Album name | Year |
|---|---|
| Kolo | 2025 |
| Evening Star | 2018 |
| Cradle Songs | 2009 |
| The Rusalka Cycle: Songs Between the Worlds | 2006 |
| Wintersongs | 2003 |
| The Vine | 2002 |
| Nectar | 1999 |
| Sacred Voices, Sacred Sounds | 1995 |
| Voices on the Eastern Wind | 1992 |
| Kitka | 1989 |
References
- ^ a b c d "About Kitka". www.kitka.org. Archived from the original on September 25, 2008. Retrieved August 11, 2008.
- ^ "Kitka". Connecting Chords Music Festival. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Kitka | Chorus America". chorusamerica.org. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
External sources
- Official website
- Kitka discography at Discogs