Zedashe Ensemble: 2007 US Tour

Caucasus Georgian folk musicians and dancers, Zedashe Ensemble, is pleased to announce their 2007 tour of the United States.

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Comments from audiences and workshop participants

“I was so enchanted with Zedashe's last appearance that I decided to go to Georgia and experience this music for myself. Having had the opportunity to do so through Village Harmony in 2002, I am now a full-fledged "Georgiaphile.” I returned to Georgia in 2003 with my wife, and am planning a visit with two fellow singers this coming fall!”
– Mark Grieco, Saxton’s River, VT

"Georgian song changed my life. The haunting qualities and direct connection to the heart… it’s irresistible. Georgia is all about community; my first visit (so far!) allowed me to forge strong connections with our Georgian hosts, and has lead to the formation of a local Georgian trio."
– Silvio Eberhardt, Williamstown, MA

“Beware Zedashe. Their impeccable tuning and the casual air with which they deliver small choral gems to your unbelieving ears will, at the very least, afford you glimpses of the High Caucasus in the times of warrior knights and mountain fortresses. Singing with Zedashe in Georgia changed my life…. It could happen to anyone.”
–Susan Miller-Coulter, Burlington, VT

“I can say that whenever a member of Zedashe opens their mouth, a cathedral-worth of sound comes out!”
– Sarah Burghardt, Grinnell College, Iowa

“Zedashe made an enormous impression on me when I heard them in St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington in 2001. The group's program that day featured pieces from all over Georgia, sacred and secular — a feast of musical offerings. The sonorities of the whole group, the fabulous ornamentation of the solo singers, the wonderful commentary — all made for an unforgettable afternoon, and awoke a hunger for more that has led to the trip to Georgia that I'm about to embark on.”
– Don Jamison, Burlington, VT

"From the first moment you hear Georgian music, it draws you in. When you hear the group Zedashe in concert, you immediately find yourself in the presence of individuals who treasure the rich culture and history of Georgia - expressing the beauty of their people, heritage, and nation through music and dance. The experience is captivating."
– David Lucs, New York City