About this episode

Shira Cion discusses the stories behind the songs on Kitka’s new album Kolo.

  Shira Cion is the Executive and Artistic Director of the renowned Bay Area women’s ensemble Kitka. Shira was born in Hartford, CT, to an Eastern European Jewish family known for its compulsive harmonizing habits. Active as a performer, producer, arts administrator, and cultural worker since her teens, Shira received her musical education in classical […]

People in this episode

Guest: Shira Cion

Topics covered

• music
• cultural stories
• women's ensemble
• arts administration
• Eastern European Jewish culture

Keywords

• Shira Cion
• Kitka
• Kolo
• Bay Area
• women's ensemble
• music stories
• cultural worker

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kitka

Books & works: Kolo

Places: Bay Area, Hartford, CT

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