NEXT LIVE CONCERT :
Medena Ensemble Feat. The Bulgarian Roses
Sunday 19th May @ 3pm
Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Rd
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“Be it through Classic Bulgarian Folk Choral Arrangements or Obscure Rural Treasure Songs issue of TUi MAMAKi’s love affair with Bulgaria, sometimes arranged for improvisation, MEDENA ENSEMBLE explore that compelling vocal tone, bewitchingly close harmony, playful odd-meter rhythms and the colourful feminine fabric of a community blend.”
WHO ARE MEDENA? A group of Aotearoa/NZ women, enamoured with Bulgarian Folk Song, led by TUi MAMAKi. This ensemble explores vocal tone, bewitching harmony, playful rhythm and the colourful feminine fabric of a community blend. Be they Classic Bulgarian Folk Choir Arrangements, or Obscure Rural Treasure Songs, sometimes arranged for improvisation, these gifts are issue of Tui relationship with Bulgaria and its enchanted voices. Medena means “honeyed”!
Following performances at The Unitarian Church & VoCo in 2023, and as part of the “Songs from the Old Country” Program at Auckland Folk Festival 2024, Medena Ensemble is preparing an entry into World Choir Games, held in Auckland, this July.
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