KITKA: Oj mori kavale (Live)

Kitka’s Daily Wintersongs Offering for December 22, 2021

OJ MORI KAVALE
Bulgaria, arr. Stefan Mutafčiev
from the repertoire of Abagar Quartet and Trakia Ensemble via Tzvetanka Varimezova

“Oh, shepherd's flute of mine, what cries do I hear echoing up and down the neighborhood's streets,at the priest's tavern?

Did someone's horse get stolen, or were maidens being abducted?

Neither was a horse stolen, nor a maiden abducted..."

Performed by Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble:
Kelly Atkins, Briget Boyle, Shira Cion, Erin Lashnits Herman, Juliana Graffagna, Janet Kutulas, Maclovia Quintana, and Katya Schoenberg

Recorded live in concert on December 11, 2021 at The Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA
Audio by Brian Walker / Mixed and mastered by eO (Eric Oberthaler)
Video by Kent Kessinger
Produced by Kelly Atkins

[sandramorey]

We are so lucky to have Kitka here in Oakland. They are a treasure whether you are from Bulgaria or not, whether you like to sing this repertoire or are a lover of the world's most beautiful human enterprise-vocal music.

[milenushka]

As a Bulgarian I commend you for performing this not so easy song and keeping its spirit true! 🇧🇬
Well done 😍

[irinastanimirova]

As a Bulgarian and as a singer of Bulgarian folklore music all I can say is thank you! You are wonderful and amazing! Keep on!

[JohnBau]

Really nice! Always loved this song, your version sits nicely between Abagar's and Trakia's !

[BrigetBoyle]

So fun to sing this song! Thank you Tzvetanka for sharing it with us

[MangoMinji]

Stunning. Thank you for such beautiful music!