Toronto And Traditional Polyphony A Comparison Of Georgian And Ukrainian Vocal Practices w/ Andrea Kuzmich

The program is offered to older adults 55+ and is offered in-person or online via zoom. Funding for this program provided by the Seniors Community Grant from the Province of Ontario. Workshop is held in person at St. Demetrius Apartment 123 La Rose Avenue and virtually via zoom.

In this workshop, you will
• Learn about the polyphonic musical traditions in two separate homelands – Ukraine and Georgia – as well as what polyphony is, who performs it, and the way it is practiced in Toronto
• Watch unique videos of polyphonic Ukrainian and Georgian singing
• Have an opportunity to engage in experiencing polyphonic singing and get a feel of its power

About Andrea Kuzmich
Andrea Kuzmich (PhD ABD; MFA; honours BFA and BA&S) is a singer, teacher, ethnomusicologist and music facilitator. She has researched and performed vocal music in its many forms, from singing with a community immigrant Congolese gospel choir to recording improvised extended vocal technique for horror movie soundtracks. As one of Canada’s foremost practitioners/academics of Georgian polyphony, she has sung in the acclaimed ensembles Darbazi and ZARI and performs with her family’s ensemble Ori Shalva. Alongside her partner, Shalva Makharashvili, she has been instrumental in popularizing and teaching Georgian songs through workshops and guest-artist appearances in Toronto as well as online. She has also been a leader of traditional Ukrainian polyphonic singing in Toronto, performing and leading workshops with Kalendar, Kosa Kolektiv and Sing with Ukraine.
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To register or more information please call 647-725-0844 or ado@stdemetrius.ca | www.stdemetrius.ca
About the Stay Connected Program: https://stdemetrius.ca/community-programs/