Kitka is an American women's vocal arts ensemble inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Eastern Europe. Dedicated to developing new audiences for music rooted in Balkan, Slavic, and Caucasian women's vocal traditions, Kitka also strives t...  moreKitka is an American women's vocal arts ensemble inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Eastern Europe. Dedicated to developing new audiences for music rooted in Balkan, Slavic, and Caucasian women's vocal traditions, Kitka also strives to expand the boundaries of folk song as a living and evolving expressive art form. Kitka's activities include an Oakland-based home series of concerts and vocal workshops; regional, national, and international touring; programs in the schools; recording, publication, and broadcast projects; master artist residencies; commissioning; community service work; and adventuresome collaborations.  less

GLORIOUS Gala de Natal 2016 Solista: Ana Catarina Almeida Maria Inês Baptista Torredeita / Viseu

Come to Brighton Tubthumpers drop-in choir for songs of protest, passion, solidarity, in glorious uproarious harmony. All sessions run from 1pm to 4pm, and are being held at Phoenix Community Centre, Brighton, BN2 9ND (except 08/11/2015) I am runni...  moreCome to Brighton Tubthumpers drop-in choir for songs of protest, passion, solidarity, in glorious uproarious harmony. All sessions run from 1pm to 4pm, and are being held at Phoenix Community Centre, Brighton, BN2 9ND (except 08/11/2015) I am running five sessions. Everyone is welcome, and no previous singing experience is necessary. Each session will introduce new songs, as well as continuing to work on a core repertoire. Sunday 20th September Sunday 11th October Sunday 8th November – with guest workshop leader Frankie Armstrong at Brighton Unitarian Church Sunday 29th November Sunday 20th December Please contact me to book a place, or for more information. Advance booking £12 full / £9 concession On the door £15 full / £12 concession Book for all five workshops for the £55 full or £40 concession, a possible saving of £35! Tea & biscuits included!  less

Live performance from our Christmas concert, 2021

As the finale to the Vocal Art Ensemble's "INKSPELL--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts, we performed Jaako Maantijaarvi's first three Shakespeare songs, culminating on our playful, crafty interpretation to this famous text from MacBeth....  moreAs the finale to the Vocal Art Ensemble's "INKSPELL--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts, we performed Jaako Maantijaarvi's first three Shakespeare songs, culminating on our playful, crafty interpretation to this famous text from MacBeth. The women shed their shawls and toss them into the center to represent the ingredients being dropped into the bubbling 'cauldron'.  

A video of us from March 2020, recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studios. One of five songs we recorded which were broadcast on Radio 2 on Good Friday. The soloists here are Bukola Abdul and Alexis Constantinou.