The Cal Poly Women’s Chorus and Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble join together to present the concert,“Slavic Sounds”. The Women’s Chorus begins with traditional Cuban and Latvian folks songs and pieces with a message of social justice. Special guest ensemble Kitka then performs traditional folk music from Bulgaria and the greater Eastern European region.The concert will close with several Eastern European folk songs performed by both groups.
Kitka is an award-winning women's ensemble specializing in folk music of Slavic tradition with deep ties to Balkan, Slavic and Caucasian lands. Its members have performed, taught and conducted cultural exchange activities in Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.
The Women’s Chorus is conducted by Director of Choral Activities Scott Glysson and accompanied by pianist Paul Woodring.