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songSCAPIN’ is flipping the script again, this time with a classic jazz quartet.

Boundary-crossing folk-jazz fusion, rich vocal textures and visceral sonic discovery.

Andrea — vocalist, guitarist, composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator — bridges the freedom of jazz with the rich vocal polyphonic singing traditions of Georgia and Ukraine, inviting listeners into an organic, immersive musical experience where the line between performers and audience may disappear.

AUG 1 | 7:30 PM
at the TRANZAC 292 Brunswick

Stefan Hegerat drums
Jamie Stager trombone
Shalva-Lucas bass and voice
Andrea Kuzmich voice and guitar

#organic #immersive #folk #polyphony #jazzfusion taken in Tranzac Club by @singinkuz

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3 months ago

SAT SEP 18 7 PM
East stage at the @bwvtuf

Andrea Kuzmich voice/guitar
Shalva-Lucas Makharashvili voice/bass
Stefan Hegerat drums
Nicola Miller sax

#immersive #folkpolyphony #jazzfusion #georgia #ukraine taken in Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival by @singinkuz

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22 days ago

It’s the end of the residency…

Last chance to witness Andrea Kuzmich’s songSCAPIN’ flippin’ the script on folk polyphony.

Expect an evening of boundary-crossing folk-jazz fusion, rich vocal textures and visceral sonic discovery.

Andrea — vocalist, guitarist, composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator — bridges the freedom of jazz with the rich vocal polyphonic singing traditions of Georgia and Ukraine, inviting listeners into an organic, immersive musical experience where the line between performers and audience may disappear.

Stefan Hegerat drums
Jamie Stager trombone
Shalva-Lucas bass and voice
Andrea Kuzmich voice and guitar

#organic #immersive #folk #polyphony #jazzfusion by @singinkuz

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a month ago

აბა რა!! Aba ra! songSCAPIN’

Organic. Immersive. Folk Polyphony. Jazz Fusion.

SAT SEP 5 7:30 PM
At the @tranzac292

Stefan Hegerat drums
Jamie Stager trombone
Shalva-Lucas bass and voice
Andrea Kuzmich voice and guitar

#organic #immersive #folk #polyphony #jazzfusion taken in Tranzac Club by @singinkuz

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a month ago

We are so exited and honoured to be part of FTMS!!

The whole festival looks amazing! Check out www.ftms.ca.

And if you are near Sherbrooke on August 16 - come see us perform and sing with us!!

concert | 12:30 to 13:30 | scéne bistro
workshop | 17:30 to 18:30 | carrefour multicultural by @singinkuz

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2 months ago

🗓️ Thursday, August 6 | 12-1:30 PM |Trinity Square Park⁠ (19 Trinity Square)

⛰️🇬🇪 Travel to the mountains of Sakartvelo through music with Ori Shalva, a Toronto-based Georgian family ensemble renowned for their breathtaking performances of UNESCO-recognized Georgian polyphony. Led by master traditional musician Shalva Makharashvili, the group brings centuries-old harmonies and traditions to life in a truly unforgettable cultural experience.⁠
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Free admission!
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🔗 Learn more: downtownyonge.com/playtheparks⁠
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Play The Parks is presented by TD and curated by Canada’s Music Incubator⁠
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Please note: Programs may be modified, postponed, or cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Decisions are made with the safety of participants, performers, staff, volunteers, and visitors in mind. Please also follow @downtownyonge for the latest event updates.⁠
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#PlayTheParks #DowntownYonge #LiveMusicTO #SummerDestination #MusicAroundTheWorld by @singinkuz

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2 months ago

songSCAPIN’ at the TRANZAC

Harnessing ritual and lyrical songs of Sakartvelo and Ukraine…

SAT AUG 1 ~ 7:30 PM

@shalva.luca on bass/vox
@stef.in69 on drums
Jamie Stager on trombone
@singinkuz voice/guitar

#jazzfusion #folk #polyphony #sakartvelo #ukraina by @singinkuz

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2 months ago

ORI SHALVA in QUEBEC 2026… Nous avons hâte ! We can’t wait!

Le français suit.

SINGING RETREAT IN SUTTON QC
FRI AUG 7 - SUN AUG 9 2026
Georgian & Ukrainian Polyphony At L’Ensemblitude Nature Centre
Workshops from $60-$275 | Accommodations from $36-$60
Includes a SATURDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY SUPRA – A potluck feast based on the Georgian Supra centered around shared food, toasting, and communal singing.
Link in bio

WORKSHOP & CONCERT IN KAMOURASKA
WED AUG 12 WORKSHOP - all day
THU AUG 13 CONCERT at Mont Carmel’s church | 7:00 PM
Message for more info.

QUIET… QUIETER CONCERT in MONTREAL
FRI AUG 14 | 7:00 PM | House concert close to Peel Metro
Message for more info.

FESTIVAL DES TRADITIONS DU MONDE DE SHERBROOKE
SUN AUG 16 | 1:30 PM performance | 5:30 PM workshop
https://ftms.ca/

GARAGE CONCERTS in MONTREAL
TUE AUG 18 | 5:00 PM | 5226 Clark, Montreal
More info @garageconcert

RETRAITE DE CHANT À SUTTON (QC)
VEN 7 AOÛT - DIM 9 AOÛT 2026
Polyphonies géorgiennes et ukrainiennes au Centre nature L’Ensemblitude
Ateliers : 60 $ à 275 $ | Hébergement : 36 $ à 60 $
Comprend un SUPRA COMMUNAUTAIRE LE SAMEDI SOIR — un repas-partage inspiré du supra géorgien, célébrant le plaisir de partager la nourriture, les toasts et le chant collectif.
Lien dana bio

ATELIER ET CONCERT À KAMOURASKA
MER. 12 AOÛT — Atelier (toute la journée)
JEU. 13 AOÛT — Concert à l’église de Mont-Carmel | 19 h
Message pour info

CONCERT « QUIET… QUIETER » À MONTRÉAL
VEN. 14 AOÛT | 19 h | Concert privé près du métro Peel
Message pour info

FESTIVAL DES TRADITIONS DU MONDE DE SHERBROOKE
DIM. 16 AOÛT | Spectacle à 13 h 30 | Atelier à 17 h 30
https://ftms.ca/

GARAGE CONCERTS MONTRÉAL
MAR. 18 AOÛT | 17 h | 5226 Clark, Montreal
Plus d’information @garageconcert

#quebec #singingworkshop #polyphony #georgian #sakartvelo by @singinkuz

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2 months ago

Summer 2026 …

It’s already started with the Toronto Jazz Fest- next is the Scarborough Folk Festival, then we’re off to Quebec! by @singinkuz

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3 months ago

Ori Shalva
Shalva Makharashvili
Andrea Kuzmich
Shalva-Lucas Makharashvili

🗓 Mardi 18 août 2026
🕔 Accueil dès 17 h | 🎶 Concert à 18 h

Entrez dans un univers sonore rarement entendu en Amérique du Nord : les fascinantes polyphonies de la Géorgie, l'une des plus anciennes traditions vocales encore vivantes au monde, inscrite au patrimoine culturel immatériel de l'UNESCO.
Porté par le chanteur virtuose Shalva Makharashvili, l'ensemble familial Ori Shalva vous invite à découvrir la richesse des chants polyphoniques géorgiens à travers harmonies envoûtantes, récits et toasts traditionnels. Une immersion musicale où se rencontrent musique, convivialité et hospitalité.

📍 5226 rue Clark (coin Fairmount)
🎟 Entrée libre – contribution volontaire suggérée
Tout le monde est bienvenu! by @singinkuz

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3 months ago

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on July 12 and made that evening so special 💛

We were thrilled to welcome Andrea Kuzmich, Shalva-Lucas Makharashvili and Jamie Stager for an unforgettable performance, where Ukrainian and Georgian vocal polyphony met jazz, improvisation, and contemporary sound

Thank you to the incredible artists for sharing their talent, and to everyone who filled the space with warmth, curiosity, and wonderful energy. We’re grateful to have shared this beautiful evening with you.

See you at the next event! ✨🎶 taken in Toronto, Canada by @singinkuz

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3 months ago

🇬🇪🇺🇦 Tomorrow, please join us at Old School for an unforgettable evening with Andrea Kuzmich.

Blending jazz improvisation with the powerful vocal traditions of Georgia and Ukraine, Andrea Kuzmich creates a musical experience that is both deeply rooted and boldly contemporary.

Drawing on more than 30 years of exploring Georgian and Ukrainian polyphonic singing, Andrea (voice, guitar) reimagines folk music through the lens of jazz and free improvisation. Joined by some of Toronto's finest creative musicians, she transforms centuries-old traditions into vibrant, groove-driven performances full of spontaneity, energy, and connection.

Expect rich vocal harmonies, fearless improvisation, and a concert where tradition meets discovery.

Details:
📅 Sunday, July 12
📍 Old School
800 Dundas St W, Toronto
⏰ Doors: 6:00 PM
⏰ Show: 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets available via the link in bio @svoi_oldschool

Come experience folk music in a way you've never heard it before. taken in Toronto, Canada by @singinkuz

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