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Volya Dzemka is a passionate force in the preservation and celebration of Slavic heritage. As the founder of the vocal folk ensemble VOLYA, she has dedicated her life to collecting, performing, and revitalizing the ancient musical and cultural traditions of Belarus and Ukraine. Whether through meticulously curated folk costume collections or hauntingly beautiful vocal arrangements, Dzemka bridges generations by giving new life to ancestral voices and connecting them with audiences across the world.

Her award-winning documentary “The Songs of Old Europe” revealed to global audiences the powerful beauty of Belarusian folk songs, many passed down orally for centuries. Now, with the release of her new album “Where the Year Begins,” Dzemka continues this legacy, combining traditional Slavic vocal harmonies with rich instrumental textures featuring the hurdy-gurdy and violin. With contributions from dedicated musicians and vocalists, the album is both a celebration and an evolution of VOLYA’s distinct sound.

In the realm of singer-songwriters, Jonah Kagen stands out as a rising star, entrancing audiences with his soulful voice, melodic charm, and poignant lyrics enchanted with heartfelt storytelling. He continues his musical journey with the release of his newest EP, 'The Roads,' and is ready to embark on a two-month-long US tour, starting in Kansas City on March 18, 2024.

Jonah's 6-track EP, The Roads, was released on Arista Records on December 1, 2023. It includes the title single, along with his other hit singles, "Pollution," "Made Up My Mind (ft. Lily Meola)," and "18," as well as two brand new songs, "This Life Ain't Easy" and "Save My Soul."

What could be the most heartfelt, filled with the warmth of home, the love of family, and the joy of the holiday season, than receiving a special gift from your close family but if this gift is part of your family heritage then it becomes something much more. It becomes a continuing story of something that connects us throughout our lives and it is meant to be passed along to future generations.

This Christmas Carol Ann Wood of Born To Fly shares her personal story through a new hit song My Daddy's Gibson which paints a picture of Carol's life and the stories her mother told about meeting Carol's father, her great love for her new husband and how much she wanted to surprise him on their first married Christmas together with a beautiful Gibson that she'd seen in town.