Vocal Harmonies from the Balkans

Dunava (Bulgarian for "the Danube") is a Seattle-based women's vocal ensemble specializing in the a cappella folk music of the Balkans. Founded in 2005, Dunava is made up of singers from diverse musical backgrounds who all share a passion for the distinct and beautiful harmonies of Eastern Europe. Our repertoire includes songs from the cities and villages of Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Caucasus Georgia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine.

 

Dunava is affiliated with the Radost Folk Ensemble, and has performed at Northwest Folklife FestivalCroatia FestSeattle Folklore Society, concert series, the Seattle Art Museum, and with local groups Dave & the Dalmatians, Balkan Cabaret, and Balkanarama. We released our first CD in 2009.

 

Dunava members are Dina Trageser (director), Christi Proffitt, Hila Lenz, Jen Morris, Jill Cohen, Jody Rush, Meredith Selfon, Ramona Wijayratne, and Teodora Dimitrova.

 

Read more about Dunava on our Spotlight Feature by Jimdo, our Web hosts!

 

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We're always interested in finding talented singers who love Balkan music. Please read our Auditions page to find out how to get in touch.  

 

We have a CD!

 

And we're on CD Baby! At CD Baby, you can preview individual tracks, download the CD, and order a real physical copy (or two). Go to CD Baby.

 

If you want to join our mailing list, please contact dinatrageser(at)gmail.com.

 

Upcoming Shows

May 19 and 20:

Concert with City Cantabile

 

We will opening for City Cantabile's performance of the All-Night Vigil (or "Vespers") by Rachmaninoff. A celebration of Slavic musical traditions!

 

Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.

St. Benedict Church

1805 North 49th Street

Seattle WA 98103-6839

 

Sunday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish

732 18th Avenue East

Seattle, Washington 98112

 

Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door; $15 for students and seniors

Available online

 


Saturday, June 9, 8:00 p.m.

Dunava and KEF at the WOW Hall

291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401

 

Tickets: $13 online, $15 at the door

Available online


Sunday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.

Dunava at Tabor Space

5441 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215

 

Tickets: $10 online or at the door

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