In May of 2024 I was fortunate to become a recipient of a Cultural Sector Recovery Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
This funding enabled me to record several traditional songs from Serbia and North Macedonia for my album project focused on the music of my ancestry.
Pasquale Tassone’s “Three Neapolitan Folk Songs” for Sylvie Zakarian and me. Released on: 2026-07-10
“Plovidba” (Sailing) is based on a traditional Serbian song “Pastorka”. A collaboration with Shira Kammen, vielle, and Taki Masuko, percussion.
Released on: 2025-10-31
“Izlezi Mome” (Come out Miss) is based on a traditional Macedonian song “Izlezi Mome na Čardakot”. A collaboration with Shira Kammen, vielle, and Vessela Stoyanova, tapan.
Released on: 2025-08-01
“Daleko” (Far Away) is based on a traditional Serbian melody “Sve Veselo a Ja Tužan.” A collaboration with Shira Kammen, vielle.
Released on: 2025-03-07
“Igrale Babi” (Grannies danced) is based on a traditional Macedonian song by the same name. A collaboration with Shira Kammen, vielle.
Released on: 2025-01-17
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“Sudbina” (Fate) is based on a traditional Serbian melody “Life Doesn’t Last Long.” A collaboration with Anna Breger, nyckelharpa.
Released on: 2024-10-28
George Tantchev's “Reche Mama” (Variation on a Bulgarian folk song) for Sylvie Zakarian (marimba) and me.
Released on: 2024-06-12
Neil Grover’s “Avinu Malkeinu” for Sylvie Zakarian (marimba) and me.
Released on: 2024-06-03