This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.

We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.

This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.

We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.

Tickets here

This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.

We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.

Tickets here

This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.

We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.

Free; donations accepted

Join us for a collaborative program featuring flautist Karen Kevra and members of Palaver Strings. Music by Bloch, Bartok, Mustonen, and Doppler. Tickets here

Join us for a collaborative program featuring flautist Karen Kevra and members of Palaver Strings. Music by Bloch, Bartok, Mustonen, and Doppler. Free; arrive early for a good seat.

Polyphonic vocal music from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and American folk traditions. Tickets here

Polyphonic vocal music from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and American folk traditions. Tickets here

Polyphonic vocal music from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and American folk traditions.

Join Culomba, Mollie Stone, Rhythm & Roots, and the SongRoots Polyphony Festival Choir for an epic concert of vocal polyphony. Tickets here

Join Culomba for a magical evening of polyphonic singing in the gorgeous Fabrique St George Winery as we kick off the 3rd annual SongRoots Polyphony Festival. 

Culomba is a professional vocal ensemble specializing in close harmony folk singing. Their repertoire includes American folk traditions, music of Georgia, Corsica, and the Balkans, renaissance music, and original compositions. Their singers have toured internationally and studied with masters of these traditions, bringing their eclectic specialties to this unique ensemble. 

Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's vibrant Mount Pleasant neighborhood, La Fabrique St-George Winery invites you to embark on a wine journey like no other. They take pride in crafting exceptional wines right here in our cozy lounge, where the unique flavors of our wines, created in ancient-style clay amphoras known as qvevri, await your discerning palate. They believe that great wine starts with the best locally-sourced grapes, so they handpick the finest fruits British Columbia has to offer. Their winemaking philosophy is simple: minimal interference. They let nature do its work, allowing their wines to ferment with only the naturally occurring yeasts. Think of them as grape babysitters, nurturing the purest essence of each grape varietal.

There will be a suggested wine flight menu to match Culomba's music for the evening which you are invited to purchase. There is also some food for purchase for you to share with your tablemates. This will be a beautiful and intimate evening of amazing music, wine, food and company!

Join Levyosn for an exciting program of old, new, and reimagined Yiddish song, featuring selections from our upcoming album. Tickets here

Polyphonic vocal music from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and American folk traditions. Space is limited, RSVP to ethelthebarn@gmail.com or 413-687-0844

Polyphonic vocal music from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and American folk traditions. Tickets here

Join this international klezmer string quintet for a program of Yiddish songs of social change, featuring Lorin Sklamberg and Sasha Lurje on vocals. Tickets here

Join this international klezmer string quintet for a program of Yiddish songs of social change, featuring Lorin Sklamberg and Sasha Lurje on vocals. Tickets here

Join this international klezmer string quintet for a program of Yiddish songs of social change, featuring Lorin Sklamberg and Sasha Lurje on vocals. Free concert, register here

Join this international klezmer string quintet for a program of Yiddish songs of social change, featuring Lorin Sklamberg and Sasha Lurje on vocals. Free concert at UChicago International House, Assembly Hall.

Port City explores tango music throughout the genre’s history, and features bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer. Palaver will perform danceable classics alongside contemporary tango-inspired compositions. We will also welcome powerhouse dancers Luna Beller-Tadiar and Sheila Solis Arroyo to join us for a full tanda, or series of tango dances. This performance will celebrate tango’s ongoing evolution and the powerful interplay between music and dance, as well as how the genre is being reclaimed by marginalized identities, especially women and queer artists. Tickets here

Port City explores tango music throughout the genre’s history, and features bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer. Palaver will perform danceable classics alongside contemporary tango-inspired compositions. We will also welcome powerhouse dancers Luna Beller-Tadiar and Sheila Solis Arroyo to join us for a full tanda, or series of tango dances. This performance will celebrate tango’s ongoing evolution and the powerful interplay between music and dance, as well as how the genre is being reclaimed by marginalized identities, especially women and queer artists. Free and open to the public!

Culomba is a Massachusetts-based vocal ensemble specializing in close harmony singing from around the world. Culomba (“dove” in the Corsican language) draws from a deep well of repertoire, including American folk traditions, music of Georgia, Corsica, the Balkans, Ukraine, early European polyphony, and original compositions. Culomba's singers have studied with masters of these traditions, and each brings their specialized knowledge to this unique ensemble. Back from a study trip to Corsica, they will present a variety of songs they learned with Corsican singers Jean-Etienne Langianni and Frederic Vesperini, as well as some favorites. For more information, visit www.culomba.com.

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The Portland-based, GRAMMY-nominated chamber orchestra Palaver Strings has distinguished itself with its spirit of curiosity and eagerness to collaborate across musical genres and traditions. Dancing Home explores themes of heritage, belonging, displacement, and resilience anchored by the rhythms of dance. At the core of the program is ḥawwāsh by Kareem Roustom, a work that reimagines the traditional Middle Eastern dabke dance with a structure that allows any musician to lead. This choreography of trust speaks to the human need for connection and shared agency. From Sidney Boquiren’s poignant A Prayer for Immigrants to Bongani Ndodana-Breen’s Apologia at Umzimvuba, a piece rooted in reflection and justice, the music tells stories of the lives behind each rhythm. The program includes new commissioned works by composers Maya French and Jamie Oshima, alongside folk music from Syria and the Balkans. Dancing Home invites us to move, listen, and expand our definition of home.

In this acclaimed collaboration, South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and pianist/composer Chris Pattishall come together for an intimate and soulful evening of music. Mainstays of the New York music scene, Vuyo and Chris have each contributed to a wide range of projects spanning jazz, gospel, theater and film. Acclaimed as a tenor who springs with ease from sonorous depths to the top of an impressive range, Vuyo has performed on prestigious jazz stages across the globe. Chris uses jazz tradition as a jumping off point for experimentation. His debut album Zodiac was praised by The New York Times. The music featured in this very special concert is a quiet invocation of community in turbulent times. Ranging from American masterworks to South African Xhosa hymns, Vuyo, Chris and Palaver Strings bring the healing power of music to Screen Door Festival. 

Dancing Home explores themes of heritage, belonging, displacement, and resilience through the lens of dance. At the heart of this program is ḥawwāsh by Kareem Roustom commissioned by Palaver in 2024. Inspired by the ḥawwāsh, or lead dancer of a traditional dabke dance, this piece allows any musician to lead the ensemble at any given moment, sharing fluid leadership through physical and sonic cues. This program also features Palaver’s arrangement of Bartok’s Romanian Dances, original tunes by Maya French and Jamie Oshima, and Kinan Azmeh’s Syrian Dances, commissioned by Palaver in 2022. Dancing Home celebrates social dance as a meeting place for tradition and innovation, and a vehicle for building resilience, joy, and trust.

Dancing Home explores themes of heritage, belonging, displacement, and resilience through the lens of dance. At the heart of this program is ḥawwāsh by Kareem Roustom commissioned by Palaver in 2024. Inspired by the ḥawwāsh, or lead dancer of a traditional dabke dance, this piece allows any musician to lead the ensemble at any given moment, sharing fluid leadership through physical and sonic cues. This program also features Palaver’s arrangement of Bartok’s Romanian Dances, original tunes by Maya French and Jamie Oshima, and Kinan Azmeh’s Syrian Dances, commissioned by Palaver in 2022. Dancing Home celebrates social dance as a meeting place for tradition and innovation, and a vehicle for building resilience, joy, and trust.