Zakuska

“Tasty Snacks”

Frederick Graves (vocals, kavals, flute, sax, percussion)

Susan Niemann (vocals, accordion, percussion)

Lizzy Pederson (fiddle, vocals)

Jana Rickel (vocals, Bulgarian and Macedonian tamburas, violin, bass, percussion)

Formed by a group of friends who wanted an excuse to sing together, Zakuska has been entertaining the Seattle folk dance scene (including frequent appearances at the Northwest Folklife Festival) since 2010.

Zakuska’s wide repertoire includes songs and instrumental tunes from the Balkans (Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey) and occasionally, elsewhere. Zakuska specializes in multipart vocal arrangements.

Zakuska’s Set Lists!

Set 1

  1. Ajde Jano
  2. An Dro Retourné (Changerais-tu)
  3. Opsa
  4. Dospatsko
  5. Gorani
  6. Drjanovsko Râčenica 1 (Izgrjala E Mesečinka)
  7. Čapkan Dimčo
  8. kalamatianos (Samiotissa)
  9. Tou Paradhisou Lemonia
  10. Hora Miresii
  11. Valle Pogonishte
  12. Večerjaj, Rado (Čukanoto)
  13. Yar Ko Parag

Set 2

  1. Narino
  2. Rumelaj
  3. Dobra Nevesto
  4. Aj Lipo Ti Je
  5. Bingeol
  6. Dedo Mili Dedo
  7. Ciuleandra
  8. Sâbrali Sa Se Sâbrali
  9. La Bastringue
  10. Oj Ti Momče Ohrigjanče
  11. Apáno Stin Triandafillá
  12. Karamfil
  13. Beranče (Tri Godini Stana)
  14. Mom Bar

Set 3

    1. Salt Spring Lesno
    2. Vrabčeto
    3. Mahala Mori Shej
    4. Dvašti Trišti
    5. Bavno Oro
    6. Somogyi Karikazo
    7. Pravo Horo (Majka Rada/Ivan Na Rada Dumaše/Dena Sliza)
    8. Mavilim
    9. Brezovska Râčenica (Zamrâknala)
    10. Pajduško Horo (Stojane, Sine, Stojane)
    11. Uç Kız Bir Ana
    12. Jove Malaj Mome
    13. Joc de Leagane