BLISK
A musical journey travelling through Ukraine, Poland, Russia, the Balkans and beyond.
Heure et lieu
27 juill. 2022, 20 h 00
Montréal, 5043 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2L8, Canada
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BLISK is a synthesis of polyphonic Eastern European song, dance and movement backed by hypnotic percussion.
It is described as a musical journey travelling through Ukraine, Poland, Russia, the Balkans and beyond. The Toronto-based, all-female trio was brought together by a deep love and respect for the ancient songs and dances of these regions, bringing the tunes to life in the modern world through unique original compositions, storytelling, dance and distinctive arrangements of traditional folk music.
The band’s original compositions are inspired by the countries from which the members hail – Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Canada. These are seamlessly intertwined and paired with traditional Eastern European and Balkan repertoire that crosses cultural borders. Dancer Stephania adds an extra element of dance, performing improvised modern choreographies inspired by the dance traditions of these regions, adding another layer to the texture of the overall show. Throughout their performance, the…