In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer Sarah Larsson, who revisits Izvora, the 2016 album by The Nightingale Trio. She talks about her journey into singing Balkan music, shares hilarious stories behind the songs, and teaches us how to toast in Yiddish and Ukrainian. So lift up your glasses and join us for this joyful hour of music and conversation!
FEATURED SONGS
- Kaval Sviri
- Oj Khodyt’ Son
- Sub o Salcie Pletoasa
- Vo Nase Selo Malovo
- Tsangala
SHOW NOTES
- Learn more about The Nightingale Trio and purchase their music directly:
https://nightingaletrio.com/ - Red Thread (vocal ensemble):
https://www.redthreadsings.com/ - Watch the video for “Kaval Sviri”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh51f3SEw_U - Yale Slavic Chorus (choral tradition discussed):
https://yaleslavicchorus.com/ - Klezmer on Ice (music community mentioned):
https://www.klezmeronice.com/ - Join the party on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty