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May 2020
Yiddish Song: Step Forverts
A unique international gathering of Yiddish song activists! Live on Facebook every Sunday and Wednesday at 12pm EST, with hosts Efim Chorny (Moldova) & Polina Shepherd (Russia/UK). Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/polinashepherd/ These 90 minute presentation are divided into two 45 minute sessions, each featuring a particular artist sharing their approach to taking Yiddish song further. Each session will also include at least one world premiere of a newly composed or arranged song. Ashkenaz is pleased to join a number of other…
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The 25th Anniversary Ashkenaz Festival
The 25th anniversary Ashkenaz Festival will take place Tuesday August 31 through Monday September 6, 2021, at Harbourfront Centre and other venues around the greater Toronto area. The Festival will once again feature artists from across Canada and around the world. Check back here in spring of 2021 for more info, and in the meantime sign-up for our E-NEWSLETTER or follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and TWITTER for the latest updates about the Festival and our year-round events.
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