Kitka - Yerusholayim Slavnyi Gorod / Hubava Milka

Kitka women's vocal ensemble
From the DVD 'Kitka and Davka In Concert: Old and New World Jewish Music'. Visit www.kitka.org to purchase the DVD.
Produced by Leonard Kurz and Forest Creatures Productions
Directed by Ashlee James
Edited by Kathryn Golden
Introduction by Shira Cion, Executive Director
Translations:
YERUSHOLAYIM SLAVNYI GOROD (Jewish) - Jerusalem is a glorious city, so the people say...
HUBAVA MILKA (Bulgarian) - Milka's mother boasted about her: She is so industrious, and very stylish too! Milka's fame spread all the way to Istanbul, to the marketplace. When Marko the merchant heard about her, he loaded his boat with silk, silver thread and gold. When Milka stepped aboard to buy some silk, Marko battened down the hatches and carried off beautiful Milka.

[@kelseyramage7329]

Gorgeous

[@charlottechou9386]

"Jerusalem is a glorious city, so the people say... " this song ... only a sentence?

[@rpvee]

Have they done Yerushalayim Shel Zahav?

[@charlottechou9386]

it's Ерушалаим - славный город

[@terrorforce007]

they did good, however they are not at the level of the bulgarian ensembles.

[@bobfrog4836]

+Davor Bradara Your comment is good but not at the level of Ken M.

[@terrorforce007]

Your attempt to undermine my opinion has failed, your comment just yells that you're offended by my opinion, while it's not even an vulgar/offensive standing point from which i'm speaking. It just shows flaw of character, weakness. You could've just been honest instead of being such a sarcastic child. Beside of that, I wouldn't expect someone with an unrelated ethnical background to understand why these singers wouldn't be able to match the incredible harmonical spectrum of sound which originates from the chest of the traditional ensembles' singers. These singers' techniques are totally off sync with the original intent of the piece. No wonder though, some singers aren't even singing fully from the chest, which is a requirement in this type of singing. So why don't you just use words next time you approach someone instead of being all sarcastic and foolish.

[@charlottechou9386]

@@terrorforce007 i see. so could you recommend some real traditional versions or bands?

[@dododimitrov9657]

@@charlottechou9386 To be honest when I've heard "Devoiko mari hubava" and "Shto mi e milo i drago" I thought they are bulgarian folklore choir. I have great admiration for these women and and their performances are one of my favorite. When it comes to authentic Bulgarian folklore I can give you this link of "Mari Maro" , foreigners make outstanding vocal performances of this song but with smile on their faces, which doesn't make sense because the lyrics are quite dark and painful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6TZlYafmsR7asU