Baba Yaga’s Stew brews up a pot of bubbling tunes and boiling improvisations, inspired by sounds from all over the world. Dianna Davis on accordion, clarinet, piano, and vocals; Lucia Thomas on fiddle, oud, banjo, and vocals; and Mehtab Kirtan on percussion. Their repertoire spans from Bulgaria to Peru, and Thailand to South Africa. With fiery melodies, savory grooves, and sultry voices these musicians will share stories and songs from afar, celebrating the brilliance of traditional cultures and the passion of creation.
The mission of Baba Yaga’s Stew is to research, record, and perform music of many traditions. They aim to entertain and educate audiences about the social context of the songs in order to make traditional music more accessible and to increase curiosity in and connection to the people from those countries.