Bat'onebi are to be obeyed without question, as resistance only enrages them. In the evening, they return to the houses of the sick and reside in the bodies of the stricken. During the day, the bat'onebi move about on mules. They obey a "Highest Lord", who, to test the loyalty of humankind, sends bat'onebi out in all directions. They allow parts of their realm to appear in the most diverse corners of the world. "The bat'onebi (Lords of Disease) are spirits who live beyond the Black Sea. The Batonebi will be pleased, and depart, contented.” We scatter violets and roses on your path.Ī sheep and a herd of goats are on their way. Here come the boys in white shirts, oh, noble Batonebi, Oh, noble Batonebi, we scatter violets and roses on your path. “Oh, Batonebi (Lords), please leave this sick child in peace! Recorded in our homes in the fall of 2020 Kitka learned this tune from the amazing singers of Georgia’s State Ensemble Basiani. Recorded in December, 2018 at Old First Concerts, San FranciscoĪ traditional song of healing and forgiveness from Guria, Georgia. Performed by Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble: Kristine Barrett and Lily Storm, lead vocals Kelly Atkins, Shira Cion, Erin Lashnits Herman, Janet Kutulas, Hannah Levy, Maclovia Quintana, Katya Schoenberg One chick became the moon for Kurland, the second became the sun for Pärnu County, the third became the world, the fourth became the stars, and the fifth became the rainbow.” She started to lay eggs: she laid for a month, for second month, for a third month, for a week in the fourth month, and a bit more in the fifth month. The bird started to build a nest: she worked on it for a month, for a second month, for a third month, for a week in the fourth month, for a bit more in the fifth month. She did not care about the blue bush nor the red bush, but she was pleased with the golden bush. There were three bushes in the meadow: one was a blue bush, one was a red bush, the third was a golden bush. “A beautiful bluebird flew into our meadow, and made a nest in a paddock. Much like the spinning of fibers to create a thread, the lyrics and structure of this song work to spin the world into existence. Performed and recorded live and in quarantine by Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble: Kelly Atkins, Briget Boyle, Shira Cion, Erin Lashnits Herman, Janet Kutulas, Hannah Levy, Maclovia Quintana, Katya Schoenberg, Lily StormĪccompanied by: Aya Safiy, violin Tano Brock, lauto, darabuka, defi Janet Kutulas, piccolo Peter Simcich, GuitarĮstonia, adapted from the arrangement of Margo Kõlar of Heinavanker by Kristine BarrettĪ Runic folk hymn describing the creation of the world. Kitka Forest Videography by Velvy Appleton This lovingly curated cycle of thirteen songs from Greece, Moldova, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Russia, and Romania will guide listeners on an immersive journey, evoking experiences of separation, lamentation, prayer, mending, healing, hope, renewal, and reunion.įilm Direction and Editing by Kelly Atkins Kitka concludes our 31 days of Wintersongs offerings with a newly recorded song cycle in the form of a visual album that both acknowledges the many sorrows of 2020 and invites a brighter New Year. Wintersongs 2020 Closing Song Cycle: Separation and Reunion *In many old Slavic songs, a cuckoo arrives to mourn the souls of those who passed away. Performed by Barbara Byers, Erin Lashnits Herman, Janet Kutulas, and Maclovia Quintana with a special surprise by Kitka's little stars, Ada Frances Herman and June Ántonia Herman Paul's Church in Oakland, CA on December 16, 2022 Recorded at Wintersongs with Kitka: Ščedry Vechir (A Generous Evening) at St. The beautiful sun is the woman of the house. Refrain: A Generous Evening! A good evening! Village of Žaškoviči, Pavlivska, Volyn Region, Ukraine from the repertoire of Studio Theatre "Ne Žurys!" of L'viv Paul's Church, Oakland, California by KITKA WOMEN'S VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Kelly Atkins (soloist), Stacey Barnett, Barbara Byers, Shira Cion, Erin Lashnits Herman, Hannah Levy, Janet Kutulas, Maclovia Quintana, Katya Schoenberg Heartfelt thanks to Nadia Tarnawsky for translation assistance. 'Oh, go, sister, to the bottom of the sea
Holding a council to decide whom to send into the sea. This beloved creation carol is still sung around Ukrainian Christmas Eve feast tables. Koliada marked and celebrated the mystical birth of the world.
In pre-Christian Ukraine, the holiday of Koliada was celebrated at the Winter Solstice before its rituals were absorbed into festivities surrounding Christmas. Kelly Atkins, inspired by an interpretation by the Eteria Choir of L’viv Gruzky village, Kyiv-Svyatošinskyi district, Ukraine, from the repertoire of Žyvytsia, arr. OJ, JAK ŽE BULO IZPREŽDY VIKA (Oh, how it was before time began) (LIVE)
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