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Croatian Vocal Group Roots / Vokalna skupina Korijeni from Chicago, USA
http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10839/1/Croatian-Vocal-Group-Roots--Vokalna-skupina-Korijeni-from-Chicago-USA.html
By Nenad N. Bach and Darko Žubrinić
Published on 05/10/2016
 
Croatian Vocal Group Korijeni (i.e., Roots) is a non-profit traditional Croatian folk singing group. The group focuses on singing traditional a capella songs in 3 to 4 part harmony. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized several forms of Croatian singing: Klapa, Bečarac, Ojkanje, Istrian 2-part singing. Vokalna Skupina Korijeni intends to perpetuate traditional forms of Croatian singing. we are extremely honored to have the Zagrebački Folklorni Ansambl (ZFA) coming to Milwaukee to perform a concert. The ensemble will present a concert in Milwaukee on Tuesday, November 15th 2016 at the Alverno Colllege Pitman Theatre.

Their mission is to increase public awareness of Croatian cultural and folk traditions


Vocal Group Roots / Vokalna grupa Korijeni (photo by Ann Lebar)

 
Who We Are
Croatian Vocal Group Korijeni (i.e., Roots) is a non-profit traditional Croatian folk singing group. The group focuses on singing traditional a capella songs in 3 to 4 part harmony. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized several forms of Croatian singing: Klapa, Bećarac, Ojkanje, Istrian 2-part singing. Vokalna Skupina Korijeni intends to perpetuate traditional forms of Croatian singing.
 
Our Mission
Our mission is to increase public awareness of Croatian cultural and folk traditions by sponsoring, performing and promoting United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized forms of traditional a-capella singing and other forms of traditional Croatian singing via high quality vocal and music performances, education, communication, arts, research, and social activities.

This year, we are extremely honored to have the Zagrebački Folklorni Ansambl (ZFA) coming to Milwaukee to perform a concert. The ensemble will present a concert in Milwaukee on Tuesday, November 15th at the Alverno Colllege Pitman Theatre. 

For more information visit there website: www.vskorijeni.com
Facebook Page


Korijeni can be also seen in Croatian Glagolitic Script.

Members:

Ann Lebar, President
Leah Lenardić, Treasurer
Margita Baričević, Director of Public Relations

Source www.vskorijeni.com



Vokalna Skupina Korijeni performing in Los Angeles, CA, January 29-31, 2016


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