Storytelling Workshop: Bards Against the Regime

Looking to connect more deeply with her cultural identity through music, Shifra Rapoport embarks on a journey seeking Russian folk music in Chicago with her mom while exploring their connection and their past.

This segment was produced by Shifra Rapoport for Vocalo’s Winter 2023 Storytelling Workshop. Vocalo’s quarterly Storytelling Workshop took place this winter with eight segments produced by community storytellers, uplifting the voices of individuals who add to the rich cultural diversity of Chicago. It was edited by Ari Mejia. More information can be found at www.vocalo.org/storytelling-workshop.