First, its repertoire draws on folk music from the remote and ancient musical traditions of the Balkan nations, particularly Bulgaria.

Ancient Folk Music Influences Vocal Ensemble KitkaSeveral cultural exchanges strengthened the musical bridge between the Bay Area and the Balkans. In 1986, seven years after Kitka's formation as a ...

German Folk Festival planned Aug. 7 at Rheault Farm This free event is dedicated to all things German culture, food, music, crafts and fun!

Brauhaus Schmitz led South Street’s Oktoberfest celebration, featuring craft German beers, traditional food and vibrant folk music and dance.

'Middle music' and the 'middle music theory' of the German Democratic Republic have received little interest, although their products survive until today. Kurt Schwaen is known for his compositions ...

He is a hybrid himself, the offspring of a German father and an Ecuadorian mother. He grew up in a German-speaking community in Virginia, exposed to multiple languages and styles of folk music.