Zhena Folk Chorus proudly presents a
unique array of lovingly crafted presentations
for your special events. We will perform
the hauntingly beautiful and stirring folk music
of Eastern Europe in full, authentic costume.

The mission of Zhena Folk Chorus is to perpetuate the rich village
tradition of Eastern European choral music and culture,
to heighten awareness of this beautiful and vigorous heritage,
and to signify the primary role of women in preserving this important
genre of world music.

Zhena (Z¹ena) means woman or wife in Slavic languages. We sing the folk songs of Bosnia,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine a cappella and with musical accompaniment.

Based in San Pedro, Zhena Folk Chorus appears throughout greater Los Angeles. The chorus
was part of Avaz International Dance Theatre from 1989, becoming independent in
1993 and non-profit in 1995. Appearances have included the Getty Center, World Festival
of Sacred Music, UCLA, Cal State University, Long Beach and Northridge, and L.A. County’s
televised Holiday Celebration at the Music Center. Zhena Folk Chorus can be heard on the
CD “Sound Traditions, Profiles of World Musicians in Southern California.” Zhena’s own CD -
“Zhena Folk Chorus” - a 2003 release - features a stirring collection of folk songs and includes
special guest artists, Tzvetanka and Ivan Varimezov, vocal and gaida virtuosos from Bulgaria.

To purchase the CD, contact Eve Pericich at (310) 833-3690 or pericich@earthlink.net.
Also, the CD is available for purchase at www.CDbaby.com.