Ukrainian Village Voice
Kosa Community
Folk Choir
The Kosa Choir is a Toronto based chamber folk ensemble made up of 10-14 singers, studying and performing the traditional polyphonic songs of Ukraine.
Our repertoire spans ritual and lyrical songs marking the cycle from spring to fall—songs once essential to the well-being of rural communities, filled with striking intensity and deep cultural purpose.
“The power of these songs goes beyond any one culture, any one heritage. When you hear them, you feel the sorrow of the people who made them, their strength to survive—it infuses you with hope for the future.”
Andrea Kuzmich
What we do…
The Kosa Choir grew out of the passion Kosa Kolektiv’s founders had for traditional Ukrainian polyphonic singing, based in villages and in land-based rituals and practices. For years they ran singing workshops and facilitated singing groups for Christmas carolling (Koliada) and spring rites (Haivky).
In October 2023 Kosa formalised their community singing endeavours into a choir, spending the last two years sharing gorgeous, powerful repertoire and expanding knowledge of vocal techniques of traditional Ukrainian singing.
Since then we’ve hosted two big fundraising performances for Ukraine, as well as performed at festivals, fundraisers, community events and pop-up community singing activities, particularly around Kosa’s usual Winter and Spring carolling activities!
As of 2026, members of the group are continuing to sing in community.
KOSA CHOIR AT YOUR EVENT
For over a decade, Kosa singers have been called upon to perform in all sorts of events—from movie premiers and weddings, to church gatherings and festivals—and of course, one of our most beloved singing traditions, Koliada (carolling house to house for Ukrainian Christmas and New Year). Now with the choir being formalized, we are even more excited to animate a variety of spaces with the spirited and authentic sounds of Ukraine. If you are interested in having our Kosa Choir at your event, please reach out to us at kosasinging@gmail.com