Odarka is Celtic, Electric and Pedal Harpist-----------------------------------------------------------
This is a video of Odarka & Red Reyne during LHB show. This is us, in an electric form w/ band. The song was written by Red.
(you will want to turn the other song or poem off if it's playing:-))
Odarka
This is a video of my song and celtic harp performance on the Folk Project TV show in Late 2008:
Influences
Largely Celtic and Ukrainian music especially the really old stuff, the authors of which are rarely known. I love primitive singing and ancient tradition of all kinds, but especially in music. After that, all the modern musicians too: Leone Paulson, (my harp instructor of many years), Carlos Salzedo, Cat Stevens, Andreas Vollenweider, Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Lucinda Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Robinella, Aideen O'Donnell, Red Reyne:-), Dave Alonso!!!!!, Olya Shevchenko, Marko Kotliar (Where ARE you?), the Italian boys that taught me all those lovely Italian songs (Roma non fa la stupida, etc), the guy that played Trembita at Soyuzivka, Marjana Sadowska, Nina Matvienko, The nice people who taught us Hahilky in the 70s in Newark, my choral instructors at St. John's Ukrainian Catholic School, my Grandmother, Natalia Chaplenko who loved Lemko Folks songs and ANYONE who is brave enough to sing on a BUS! THIS COULD BE YOU!
Most recently Nadia Tarnawsky, at the Ukrainian Women's Voices Project who taught me about all the different resonators in our bodies.. SO cool !!
Sounds Like
Someone said I sound like Sandy Denny,wow! I'd like to sound like Sandy Denny. Tell me what you think- who do I remind you of?
Eclectic Electric Celtic Harpist plays solo, in duo and with a band. You want to learn more? Come see a show! or visit me at www.Odarka.com. I am also a poet and consider that music too. The last few Mp3s posted are usually readings of my poetry.
I would love to meet musicians, artists and poets of all types: especially those that believe in magic, experiment with unusual instruments, or try unusual experiments with the usual instruments, believe in releasing art into the universe and watching what happens.
PLACES I'VE PLAYED (recent history)
Giralda Farms
Bound Brook library
The New Jersey State Museum
Festival in the Borough (Washington)
Madison Library, Madison, NJ
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Madison, NJ
Neiman Marcus Special Events!Short Hills, NJ
Green Planet Coffee Company, Point Pleasant
The Lyceum, Alexandria, Virginia
NJAI Arts Incubator Fundraiser!!! West Orange, NJ
Salem Road House Cafe
Arts off Main (9/11)
The GAP store 40th Anniversary celebration at Eatontown Mall (8/20)
Skylands Festival
Twisted Tree Cafe
Orchard House Cafe
Midsummer Night's Dream Festival July 2009
NJPAC (Lobby Concert for Chieftains Show March 2009)
Prudential Center (Harpist for NJIT Commencement Ceremonies 2009)
Newark Museum
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Crossroads
The Manor
Old Bridge Library
Montclair Library
New Providence Library
Bridgewater Library
Knitting Factory
Crash Mansion
Mayfair Festival 2008 & 2007
Bloomsbury Arts Festival
Afternoon Song Swap
Maplewood Open Market
Many many Sundays at Cafe Monet
Plus a long list non-profits (highlights are: Susan B Komen, Sage Elder Care, Interfaith Hospitality Council)
And literally hundreds of weddings and ritual celebrations for families all over the Metro NY area
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Hi Odarka... Very beautiful music! You have such a sweet voice and your magnificent playing compliments it perfectly. Thanks for the friendship. Warm wishes from Nashville! - Joni
Hello Odarka, thanks you very much for "adding me" a pleasure to meet you. lovely and great music, I love the sound of the harp. Congratulations for all your musicals works and good luck with every musical project, gig....Keep at it and keep in touch.
My best wishes and greetings from Andalusia (Spain)
Slight Imperfction Plays at Orchard House Cafe When... July 25, 2009 8pm - 10pm (2 sets) What... Slight Imperfection (Celtic Harp and Guitar Duo) Plays 2 sets in this Charming Cafe 8pm and 9pm, Cost: $10 Where... Orchard House Cafe 1064 1st Avenue New York, New York, 10022 Info... Reservations 212-371-1170 (Please confirm music when calling)
