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Forged in Fire Ancient Folk Songs from Georgia by Zedashe |
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Zedashe is a small mixed choir based in Sighnaghi, Georgia—a fortified hillside town in the heart of the wine country. The members of Zedashe have been collecting, performing, and teaching traditional Georgian songs and chants for the last 14 years. Zedashe seeks to preserve the informal village style of singing that has been passed down over the centuries in families of bards. The very word ‘zedashe’ means a sacred vessel for keeping wine, the place where special items are kept for the Great Church feasts, or can even refer to the place where ancestors are still buried in the earth. The members of Ensemble Zedashe are also active chanters at the St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Sighnaghi. Polyphonic songs are perhaps the most extraordinary contribution to world heritage that Georgia has to offer. Against all odds, these ancient songs have survived and outlived the influence of the many conquering civilizations that have ruled over Georgia, including 70 years of communism. Today, Georgian singing continues to accompany every aspect of life, from work in the fields to funeral wakes, from weddings to baptisms. Album Playlist:
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