Table Songs 2026

Join Us for Table Songs 2026!

Inspired by “Supra”, the Georgian tradition of gathering around a feast table and participating in folk songs, music, and dance, Table Songs 2026 brings this experience to Vancouver by showcasing different cultural ways of celebrating life.

This event features three groups from cultures that have a tradition of singing around a table while enjoying food and drink. The music groups will take turns in leading songs, a capella or with musical accompaniment.

Featuring

Georgian polyphony with Ori Shalva (aka the Makharashvili Family) (Toronto) with the Rhythm & Roots Georgian Ensemble (Vancouver)

Ori Shalva, led by virtuoso traditional singer and multi-instrumentalist Shalva Makharashvili, is Canada’s foremost Georgian polyphonic vocal ensemble, performing one of the world’s oldest and most complex vocal traditions. https://musicampto.com/2019/03/04/orishalva/

The Rhythm and Roots Georgian Ensemble is a sub-set of the Rhythm & Roots Choir, presenting traditional Georgian songs with passion for rhythm and rootedness in their musical exploration, and led by Vancouver-based choir director Karla Mundy. https://rhythmandroots.ca/

English/Canadian folksong with Princeton Porch Party

Jon Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat lead an ensemble of singers and musicians from across the Pacific Northwest to showcase English sea shanties, pub songs, and other traditional genres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KDDJWtN0Ns

Hungarian & Transylvanian village song & dance with Forrás Banda (Vancouver/Seattle)

Folk music from Hungary and Transylvania played on violins, violas, double-bass and cimbalom. Guest dancers and singers joined Forrás Banda in traditional “Asztali Nóták” (table songs). http://www.ForrasBanda.co

Some Details

35+ performers

Georgian Singing workshop (Saturday afternoon). Separate ticket required.

Catered Hungarian 3-course feast

Cash bar featuring quality BC and Georgian wines