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A very short highlight of our official showcase at @folk_canada

What an honour for us to share and represent the UNESCO recognized masterpiece of intangible heritage, millennia old polyphony of Sakartvelo, aka Georgia 🇬🇪

Thank you @folk_canada and all who have supported us including those who shared their video clips to make this little reel - @smithtastic1970 @k.c.islazy

We’re off to BC for workshops and performances Nov 12-16. Message us for details!

Back in Toronto celebrating the Wines of Georgia with @grapewitches on November 19 at @dromtaberna !!

#georgian #polyphony #sakartvelo #traditionalmusic #folksongs

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FOLK CANADA CONFERENCE 2026

Ori Shalva Official Showcase
THU OCT 15 9:40 PM
McNab Stage 2nd floor,
Sheraton Hamilton

Andrea Kuzmich’s songSCAPIN’
Spotlight Showcase with Small World
FRI OCT 16 11:35 PM
McNab Stage 2nd floor,
Sheraton Hamilton

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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

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"აბა რა!!! 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"

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Чому грузинську поліфонію знає світ, а українську — досі ні?

Мені здається, це одна з найболючіших спадщин колонізації: нас поколіннями вчили дивитися на власну культуру як на щось менш престижне, застаріле, провінційне.

Я 15 років живу в Канаді — і саме тут почала повертатися до української культури й закохуватися в неї заново.

І що більше дивлюся на інші народи, які з гордістю несуть свою музику, мову й традиції у світ, то більше думаю: чому ми досі соромимося того, чим мали б захоплюватися?

Я хочу, щоб в українську культуру закохувалися і канадійці, і такі ж українці по світу, які тільки знаходять дорогу назад до свого.

Бо нашу культуру недостатньо зберегти. Її треба навчитися цінувати — і показувати світові.

#українськамузика #українськакультура #українськапісня #українцівканаді

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Artist Spotlight:

Agneya (Incubator 2023) @agneyamusic

Congratulations to Agneya for their recent win of Toronto Arts Foundation’s 2026 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award, recognizing emerging jazz artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and innovation.

His debut album, AGNEYA, brings together nearly fifteen years of artistic collaborations across India, Canada, and Germany. Rooted in South Asian rhythm while drawing from jazz, folk traditions, and global groove music, the album features 15 musicians from around the world and explores rhythm as a shared language connecting cultures through improvisation, movement, and collaboration.

Mehdi Rostami (Incubator 2024) @mehdirostami80

Mehdi Rostami was recently nominated for Outstanding Sound Design/Composition in Independent Theatre at the 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Awards for his composition work on LE MALENTENDU (Théâtre Français de Toronto).

Mehdi is an Iranian musician, composer, and teacher specializing in the Setar, Shourangiz, and Tanbour. His music is deeply rooted in Iranian tradition and improvisation, while also exploring world music and experimentation with new sounds.

His latest album, Where the Rain is Stored, was released in 2025.

Andrea Kuzmitch (Incubator 2025) @singinkuz

A member of Georgian Polyphonic ensemble Ori Shalva, Andrea released the group’s debut studio recording, DILAO. The title stems from the Georgian word for “morning,” symbolizing the dawn of Ori Shalva’s journey as recording artists.

Representing the ancient vocal heritage of Sakartvelo (Georgia), Ori Shalva brings this millennia-old polyphonic tradition to life from their home base in Toronto. Praised for their “amazing harmonies” (CBC Frequencies), the family ensemble continues to share Georgia’s UNESCO-recognized musical treasure with audiences in Canada and beyond.

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Чи співають українські народні пісні в Канаді?

Тут їх знають більше, ніж ми знали, коли жили в Україні.

А ще мене здивувало, що грузинський фольк знають і співають франкомовні канадійці, та і взагалі люди по всьому світу. Тому що коли говорять про поліфонічний спів за кордоном - то саме про нього знають.

Наші викладачі: Бачі з Грузії та Андреа, етнічна українка, цього року теж відзначали річницю весілля. А наша річниця припала на їх ретрит у Квебеку. Там ми познайомилися з фольк- однодумцями, які співають пісні народів світу, але, на мою думку, знають занадто мало українських пісень - будемо виправляти!

Поки залишу це тут, але хочу зробити окремий пост про мої інсайти спілкування на ретриті у маленькому містечку на 4 тис чоловік населення, де місцевий фольк хор співає Зеленеє Жито і Зозуля! ❤️ Я була в шоці.

А поки хочу сказати просто величезне дякую -thank you @singinkuz @2shalva (and sorry this video quality is not the best but I am glad I was able to record it because this is such a treasure for me!) ❤️❤️❤️

#ukrainianheritage #українцівканаді #українцізакордоном #многаяліта #діаспора

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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

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🗓️ 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

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Andrea Kuzmich's songSCAPIN'

"Andrea Kuzmich's songSCAPIN' is flipping the script again, this time with a classic jazz quartet. 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

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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.
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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.
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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

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Summer 2026 …

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

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