Zado

In 2020, Zado received a 2020-21 California Arts Council grant for "The Artistry of Balkan Singing" project and, with the help of its community, adapted in-person grant events to become virtual grant events in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, during December 2020 and January 2021, Zado sponsored a master class and three free public workshops via Zoom for the Sacramento area and beyond. These incredible events were led by two world-renowned Balkan vocal master teachers, Tzvetanka Varimezova and Michele Simon, with additional assistance of Bay Area master vocalist, Briget Boyle. Zado has also been joined in this project by Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble, who are master artists as well. For the second phase of the project, Zado launched, produced, and completed two virtual choirs based upon the work of those workshops and master teachers.