NEW RELEASE: Kazka folk ensemble's recording of traditional Ukrainian carols (02/01/04)

NEW RELEASE: Kazka folk ensemble's recording of traditional Ukrainian carols

KUTZTOWN, Pa. - The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Northeastern Pennsylvania has released its latest recording "God Sees All," a collection of traditional Ukrainian Christmas and New Year's carols, performed in the ensemble's unique style.

Recorded at WVIA studios and produced by Holoviak Church Supply, the recording features the voices of Paula Holoviak (soprano), Sandra Duda (alto), Joseph Zucofski (tenor) and Michael Duda (baritone). Original arrangements by Joseph Zucofski and Michael Duda add to the blend of complex four-part vocal harmonies, accompanied by acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, and percussion.

Selections include "Carol of the Bells," "Silent Night" and many other well-known carols, as well as some seldom heard New Year's songs and regional Ukrainian carols. This recording takes listeners on a musical journey from the joyful melodies of Christmas to the peaceful hope of the New Year.

Kazka is also known for its expansive folk dance repertoire. Dancing will be the highlight of their January performance at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. The group traveled with 29 dancers to perform at this prestigious Florida venue on January 10. The ensemble views the Disney performance as an opportunity to represent both the anthracite coal regions of Pennsylvania and the larger Ukrainian American community. To this end, group members have been diligently rehearsing and fundraising for the past six months.

Kazka has been singing, dancing and working to preserve Ukrainian culture in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1987. The group currently studies voice with Cora Gamelin-Osenbach of Pottsville, Pa., and works with several choreographers, including David Woznak of Parma, Ohio, and Andrij Dobriansky of New York City. The ensemble has received numerous performance and cultural preservation grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.

For booking information on Kazka, e-mail [email protected] or contact Dr. Paula Holoviak, (570) 708-1992.

Kazka recordings may be ordered at Holoviak Church Supply at Holoviak.com or (570) 759-1860, or from Kazka directly at (570) 708-1992. The CD is $16 and the cassette is $12.

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