Concert with Tropanka. Bristol
June 15 @ 14:00 - 17:00 UTC+0
A gig held at Mr Wolfs on Sunday 15th June.
Doors are at 13:30 with the event starting at 14:00. The event finishes at 17:00.
World renowned Cossack/Jewish singer, musician, composer and choir leader, Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd, will give an intimate solo concert, before being joined by rising Bristol Balkan and klezmer group, Tropanka. Expect stunning vocals, foot stomping instrumentals and exciting collaborative improvisations.
Tropanka are a collective of Bristol and London based musicians, who play uptempo Eastern European tunes. Tropanka is a Bulgarian dance that literally means, ‘the stompy one’. So expect high energy klezmer to get you moving, along with unique improvised collaborations between Tropanka and Polina.
Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd, granddaughter of a Cossack, an internationally acclaimed performer, educator and cultural activist. Originally from Siberia, Polina now lives in Brighton. She grew up singing at family gatherings where she accompanied her grandfather, a WWII veteran and her whole Cossack / Jewish family from the age of seven. Since moving to the UK in 2003 Polina has been performing, teaching, composing and touring with various projects internationally.
Entry requirements: 18+
This gig follows a workshop and concert with Polina and her choir, Slavic Voices, with support from Bristol folk choir, Heartwood Chorus on SATURDAY 14 JUNE 12-5.00PM
Further information and tickets here:
https://hdfst.uk/e127757
