University of Chicago Folk Festival!
It's our 15th annual performance at the University of Chicago Folk Festival. Come see our daytime show featuring old Golosa favorites and new songs alike, and visit the rest of the festival on Saturday and Sunday to watch and participate in dance workshops, impromptu folk jams, and music from around the world. Check the schedule here for the latest workshop information. All daytime events are free and open to all.
Our second full-length CD, “Until Bright Day”, is now available for sale. Tracks from all our releases may be downloaded on the music page.
Please visit the events page for information on our future engagements. Even better, sign up on our mailing list so that you will be informed of all the choir’s performances and other activities.
Please visit the events page for information on our future engagements. Even better, sign up on our mailing list so that you will be informed of all the choir’s performances and other activities.
olosá is Chicago’s premiere Russian folk choir, founded in 1997 at the University of Chicago. We sing sacred and secular Russian folk songs in a mixed-voice a capella ensemble, and we perform all year long throughout the Chicago area. Auditions are generally held once a year, in September.
The musical director is Tamara Ghattas, the manager is Raisa Kreek, and the president is Drew Boshardy.
The musical director is Tamara Ghattas, the manager is Raisa Kreek, and the president is Drew Boshardy.