Ensemble Mze Shina: Ushba CD

The Ensemble Mze Shina (“Inner Sun”) has been exploring traditional Georgian polyphony since 1997. Recognized by UNESCO, Georgian polyphonic singing was inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2001. The Republic of Georgia, a small country in the Caucasus Mountain Range that bridges the Eastern and Western worlds, is the primary influence for the ensemble’s Ushba. Most commonly sung in three-part harmony, Georgian song used to be an integral part of almost every activity, with countless work, wedding, healing, and celebration songs, not to mention a vast repertoire of liturgical songs.

Featured Artists

Denise Schaffer: vocals, tchongouri, pandouri

Craig Schaffer: vocals, tchongouri

Lilian Duault, Nicolas Leguet: vocals

Track Listing

1. Koutchkkhi Bedineri

2. Vengara

3. Didebata

4. Shairebi

5. Romelni Keroubimta

6. Mado Tchkimi Araba

7. Tchela

8. Shen Bitcho

9. Perad Shindi

10. Adila-Ali Pasha

11. Varado

12. Djin'veloi

13. Dghes Saghvtoman Madlman

14. Sharatan Ashua

15. Wo Kristeshi

16. Qasletila

17. Jamata da Tselta

18. Adjarouli

19. Barbaldolash

20. Nanila

21. Gourouli Perkhouli

22. Misdevs Mela Loms

23. Tchakroulo

24. Orovela