Trendafilka

The illustrious and powerful choir sounds through the MOH.
Doors at 7:30PM
*None turned away for lack of funds, no pressure*

Trendafilka is a modern exploration of European polyphonic traditions. Founded in New Orleans in 2016, the group grew out of a common desire for group singing as well as a collective fascination of culture and ancient traditions. Trendafilka, named after the ancient Bulgarian word for wild rose, draws repertoire from specific areas of Europe – such as the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the Eurasian Steppe – that hold rich cultural traditions of polyphonic singing.

In Trendafilka’s performances, songs from Bulgaria, Serbia, Latvia, Ukraine, Georgia, and the Roma diaspora are represented in 3, 4, and 5 distinct vocal lines. Dissonances and harmonies weave and swell throughout each song as common human themes are explored: grief, love, loss, jokes, and magic. Shifting between styles with ease, the singers work to blend their eleven unique voices into one unified sound, creating a musical tapestry greater than the sum of its original parts.