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Concert Wed Dec 06 2006
Byzantine Echoes
The all-female vocal ensemble Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares were quite the exotic sensation on the world music scene back in the early Nineties. It seemed, however, that public fascination quickly waned; perhaps due to record labels' attempts to cross-market the choir via increasingly dubious product (it may have been that wretched dance remix album that killed it). Nevertheless, in a world music market glutted with ethno-pop, the choir's music is still jarringly other -- possessing an inexplicable essence and power that can raise goosebumps or unexplainedly bring a listener to tears. The ensemble will be appearing at St. John's of Rila Church this Saturday night. Considering that their voices can fill large venues in un-mic'd performances, the acoustics ought to be superb. 5944 W Cullom St. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the event.
[mp3]: "Kaval Sviri"
[mp3]: "Devojko Mari Hubava"