Polina Shepherd

WELTMUSIK CHORkonzerte. Dannenberg, Germany
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Bahnhof Dannenberg, Am Ostbahnhof 1, Dannenberg (Elbe), 29451, Germany
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Eine Woche singen mit Polina Shepherd (Magical Songs of the East) und Nathaniel Damon (Music from around the world) vom 9. bis zum 14.3.2026 im Tagungshaus Carnap in Pisselberg (Dannenberg, Elbe). Zum Abschluss des Workshops gibt es zwei Konzerte mit allen Teilnehmenden:Fr., 13.3., 19 Uhr, Bahnhof Dannenberg, Sa.,14.3., 19 Uhr, St. Simeon-Kirche, Dörpfeld-straße 58, Hamburg-Osdorf, jeweils Eintritt frei.Der Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg lud ein zu einer musikalischen Reise mit Liedern aus USA, Frankreich, Deutschland, Andalusien, Bosnien, Georgien, Mazedonien, Kuba und Südafrika.
Seit 2005 reist der Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg durch spannende Harmonien und Klangwelten. Die musikalische Vielfalt aus vielen Kulturen zeigt sich zum Beispiel in den kraftvollen Polyphonien aus Georgien, in den lebendigen Rhythmen und Dissonanzen des Balkans und in den treibenden Shape-Note-Hymnen, den Appalachen-Lieder aus den USA. Unser Repertoire reicht von Renaissance-Musik bis zu zeitgenössischen Chor-Kompositionen.Chorleiter, Nathaniel Damon, stammt aus dem US-Bundesstaat Vermont, wo er als Teenager mit dem Weltmusik-Ensemble Village Harmony gesungen hat. Er studierte Gesang an der HfMT in Hamburg und gründete in 2005 den Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg, der sich zurzeit aus 60 Sänger*innen zusammensetzt. Er leitet Chorworkshops zum Thema Improvisation & Weltmusik und kooperiert dabei mit Chorleiter:innen aus verschiedenen Ländern. Als Multi-Instrumentalist und Sänger komponiert er seit 2018 eigene Chormusik.Polina Shepherd ist Sängerin, Komponistin und Musik-Pädagogin. Sie stammt ursprünglich aus Sibirien und lebt in England. Ihr Gesang ist tief in der osteuropäischen jüdischen und russischen Folklore verwurzelt.
Singing for a week with Polina Shepherd (Magical Songs of the East) and Nathaniel Damon (Music from around the world) from 9 to 14.3.2026 at the Carnap conference house in Pisselberg (Dannenberg, Elbe). At the end of the workshop there will be two concerts with all participants: Fri., 13.3., 7 p.m., Dannenberg train station, Sat., 14.3., 7 p.m., St. Simeon Church, Dörpfeld-straße 58, Hamburg-Osdorf, free admission.
The World Music Choir Hamburg invited to a musical journey with songs from the USA, France, Germany, Andalusia, Bosnia, Georgia, Macedonia, Cuba and South Africa.
Since 2005, the Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg has been travelling through exciting harmonies and worlds of sound. The musical diversity from many cultures is evident, for example, in the powerful polyphonies from Georgia, in the lively rhythms and dissonances of the Balkans and in the driving shape-note anthems, the Appalachian songs from the USA. Our repertoire ranges from Renaissance music to contemporary choral compositions.Choir director, Nathaniel Damon, comes from the US state of Vermont, where he sang with the world music ensemble Village Harmony as a teenager. He studied singing at the HfMT in Hamburg and founded the Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg in 2005, which currently consists of 60 singers. He leads choral workshops on the improvisation and world music and wollaborates with choir directors from different countries. As a multi-instrumentalist and singer, he has been composing his own choral music since 2018.
Polina Shepherd is a singer, composer and music educator. She is originally from Siberia now living in the UK. Their singing is deeply rooted in Eastern European Jewish and Russian folklore.
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WELTMUSIK CHORkonzerte. Hamburg. Germany
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | St. Simeon Kirche Langelohstraße 119, 22609 HAMBURG, St. Simeon Kirche, HAMBURG, 22609, Germany
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The World Music Choir Hamburg invited to a musical journey with songs from the USA, France, Germany, Andalusia, Bosnia, Georgia, Macedonia, Cuba and South Africa.
Since 2005, the Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg has been travelling through exciting harmonies and worlds of sound. The musical diversity from many cultures is evident, for example, in the powerful polyphonies from Georgia, in the lively rhythms and dissonances of the Balkans and in the driving shape-note anthems, the Appalachian songs from the USA. Our repertoire ranges from Renaissance music to contemporary choral compositions.
Choir director, Nathaniel Damon, comes from the US state of Vermont, where he sang with the world music ensemble Village Harmony as a teenager. He studied singing at the HfMT in Hamburg and founded the Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg in 2005, which currently consists of 60 singers. He leads choral workshops on the improvisation and world music and wollaborates with choir directors from different countries. As a multi-instrumentalist and singer, he has been composing his own choral music since 2018.
Polina Shepherd is a singer, composer and music educator. She is originally from Siberia now living in the UK. Their singing is deeply rooted in Eastern European Jewish and Russian folklore.

Eine Woche singen mit Polina Shepherd (Magical Songs of the East) und Nathaniel Damon (Music from around the world) vom 9. bis zum 14.3.2026 im Tagungshaus Carnap in Pisselberg (Dannenberg, Elbe). Zum Abschluss des Workshops gibt es zwei Konzerte mit allen Teilnehmenden:Fr., 13.3., 19 Uhr, Bahnhof Dannenberg, Sa.,14.3., 19 Uhr, St. Simeon-Kirche, Dörpfeld-straße 58, Hamburg-Osdorf, jeweils Eintritt frei.Der Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg lud ein zu einer musikalischen Reise mit Liedern aus USA, Frankreich, Deutschland, Andalusien, Bosnien, Georgien, Mazedonien, Kuba und Südafrika.
Seit 2005 reist der Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg durch spannende Harmonien und Klangwelten. Die musikalische Vielfalt aus vielen Kulturen zeigt sich zum Beispiel in den kraftvollen Polyphonien aus Georgien, in den lebendigen Rhythmen und Dissonanzen des Balkans und in den treibenden Shape-Note-Hymnen, den Appalachen-Lieder aus den USA. Unser Repertoire reicht von Renaissance-Musik bis zu zeitgenössischen Chor-Kompositionen.
Chorleiter, Nathaniel Damon, stammt aus dem US-Bundesstaat Vermont, wo er als Teenager mit dem Weltmusik-Ensemble Village Harmony gesungen hat. Er studierte Gesang an der HfMT in Hamburg und gründete in 2005 den Weltmusik-Chor Hamburg, der sich zurzeit aus 60 Sänger*innen zusammensetzt. Er leitet Chorworkshops zum Thema Improvisation & Weltmusik und kooperiert dabei mit Chorleiter:innen aus verschiedenen Ländern. Als Multi-Instrumentalist und Sänger komponiert er seit 2018 eigene Chormusik.
Polina Shepherd ist Sängerin, Komponistin und Musik-Pädagogin. Sie stammt ursprünglich aus Sibirien und lebt in England. Ihr Gesang ist tief in der osteuropäischen jüdischen und russischen Folklore verwurzelt.
Singing for a week with Polina Shepherd (Magical Songs of the East) and Nathaniel Damon (Music from around the world) from 9 to 14.3.2026 at the Carnap conference house in Pisselberg (Dannenberg, Elbe). At the end of the workshop there will be two concerts with all participants: Fri., 13.3., 7 p.m., Dannenberg train station, Sat., 14.3., 7 p.m., St. Simeon Church, Dörpfeld-straße 58, Hamburg-Osdorf, free admission.
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Yiddish Song Workshop and Concert, Boston, USA + online
2026-04-05 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Workers Circle, 6 Webster Street, Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
More information coming soon.

Workshop 3pm
Concert 4pm
Venue: Boston Workers Circle, 6 Webster Street, Brookline, MA, USA

Polina Shepherd is a world-class performer, composer, educator, and cultural activist originally from Siberia, now living in Brighton UK.
Her singing cuts a sound deeply rooted in east European Jewish and Russian folk. Growing up in Tatarstan also placed her close to Islamic ornamentation and timbre, which can be heard in her unique vocal style.

– …a stunning vocalist with a four octave range and no slouch on piano, either. – Forward
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The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance. Berkeley, CA, USA
2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94702, United States
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Join the October-May monthly series celebrating The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance! Great for musicians, dancers, and enthusiasts to meet, learn, play, shmooze, or simply to take in the beauty of these rich traditions. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes.
For the April 12, 2026 session, music will be taught by Polina Shepherd. Read more about our instructors below.
Session format: During the first 90 minutes, participants choose between instruction in music or dance corresponding to the music. Then after a short break, musicians and dancers are brought together to perform what they’ve learned. Extra time after that continues the dance party or shifts into informal jam or instruction.
Basic instrumental proficiency is recommended for musicians. All instruments, singers, and dancers are welcome.
Tickets are $25 – $54 sliding scale. Online ticket sales will end on Friday, April 10 at noon. If not sold out, tickets may be purchased at the door. Kids 18 and under can attend free. No one turned away for lack of funds. Arrange volunteer/trade or reduced price entry in advance, or with the person at the door.
Additional donations are welcome to help sustain, grow, and cover the cost of this series. Additional donations would help cover travel costs of out of town instructors and many costs that are currently offset by donations.
The series is made possible by volunteer time and expertise of organizers Mike Perlmutter, Zina Pozen, and Bruce Bierman, as well as the financial support of Noah Youngs, Amos Lans, and other generous individuals, fiscal sponsorship and support by KlezCalifornia. We are grateful to our past host Sarah Wolfman-Robichaud and the JCC East Bay, and to our new hosts at Congregation Netivot Shalom.
Direct questions about the series to: JOY@KlezCalifornia.org

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KlezNorth. Youlgrave, Derbyshire, UK
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Youlgrave Village Hall, Holywell Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, DE45 1UT, United Kingdom
KlezNorth is an annual festival of Klezmer music, dance and song welcoming both Jewish and non-Jewish people to the wonderful world of Klezmer. KlezNorth is based in Derbyshire, but in this context, “North” regularly includes the Midlands, the Southwest, Wales and Scotland, the North East, East Anglia, and, dare we say, London and the South East. We have a few overseas participants as well.
Read more and book here.
Led by brass player Frank London, all the way from the USA, and singer Polina Shepherd we have Gica Loening on fiddle, Avia Moore teaching dance, Sanne Möricke on accordion and the always amazing Michael Alpert.
The full range of workshops and workshop leaders in 2026 will be announced as the programme is finalised.
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Her:Kol – Yiddish Women’s Song Cultures. Weimar. Germany
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-08
Her:Kol – Yiddish Women’s Song Cultures. New musical settings of Yiddish women’s poetry by contemporary women composer / performers of Yiddish music. This will be part of Yiddish Summer Weimar Festival week. Polina Shepherd will be one of the featured artists. Watch this space for more.
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Festival of Song concert in Lewes, UK. TBA
2026-10-31 21:00 - 23:00 UTC
Merlin and Polina Shepherd Duo concert for Festival of Song
Late night series
More information is coming soon
Klezmer music and more.
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