Lenka Lichtenberg’s Yiddish Kite

In this fantastic afternoon hour, Lenka is supported by superb artists Brian Katz, Jessica Deutsch and Lorie Wolf as she revisits some of the most beloved songs she has composed over the last 15 years, and performed around the world. Offering traditional audience favourites as well as recent additions that include her most evocative material to date, Lenka will enchant you with the sweetness and familiar warmth of the Yiddish song tradition while exploring more contemporary sounds and interpretations. Get ready to be invited to join in – this is truly a Yiddish Kite celebration not to be missed!

Lenka Lichtenberg is a Prague-born, award-winning vocalist-composer whose seven solo albums range from Czech and Yiddish folk to Hebrew liturgy and world music. Lenka strives to promote Yiddish culture around the world.

Brian Katz, an internationally acclaimed guitarist-composer, bridges modern jazz, classical and various world music to form his undeniably personal sound.

Lorie Wolf is a drummer and bandleader from Toronto, leading Queen Kong, the Toronto Klezmer Society, and The Horah Machine.

Jessica Hana Deutsch is a dynamic Toronto-based bandleader of groups Ozere and Hush, and an in-demand violinist, vocalist, composer and arranger, whose eclectic musical voice encompasses classical, pop, world and folk music.