Zedashe Ensemble (Georgian Choir and Dance) Live at Richmond Folk Fest 2015

Zedashe Ensemble is a polyphonic vocal choir and dance group based in the eastern medieval fortress city of Sighnaghi, Caucasus Georgia. It is one of the few mixed (male and female) choirs in Georgia that is led by women. Directed by Ketevan Mindorashvili, the ensemble was founded in the mid-1990’s to sing polyphonic chants, unique to Georgia, that were largely lost during the Communist era. The complex three-part melodies date back to pre-Christian times and comprise music sung for the Orthodox liturgical services. Zedashe’s repertoire also includes folk songs, instrumental melodies and accompanying dances, which were collected from old publications and learned from village song-masters from around the many diverse regions of the country.

Zedashe has released eight full-length albums, toured across Georgia and internationally at various festivals and universities in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Latvia, and United States. In addition to their performances, Zedashe often holds day- to week-long workshops, either connecting with specific local choirs or simply open to those interested in the Georgian culture. In addition Zedashe members lead a music and dance school for children which they believe is crucial in their mission to help preserve and promote Georgian culture.

www.zedashe.org

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