Now is the Cool of the Day, written by Jean Ritchie, is one of the songs nearest to our hearts. This arrangement was created for Zambra by Kathleen Loveless.
This recording is available on Zambra's most recent release:
The Mother Wave, and can be purchased at Zambra's Bandcamp page.
Zeleneye zhyto, zelene (Green Rye) is a traditional Ukrainian folk song, celebrating the harvest and the coming together of friends and family. We sing this song with the earnest hope for peace in Ukraine and all those impacted by war.
This recording is available on Zambra's most recent release:
The Mother Wave, and can be purchased at Zambra's Bandcamp page.
Winter Charm of Lasting Life is a traditional Scottish waulking song. We have sung this song for decades, and it only gets better with time. Please check out the YouTube description if you would like to know more about it.
This recording is available on Zambra's 2002 album: Gathering In, and can be purchased at Zambra's Bandcamp page.
Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil is a traditional Irish carol. We learned our version from Mary McLaughlin, and it is a favorite of many of our singers. This song was recorded live in December 2023 by Andy Zenczak of Gadgetbox Studios in Santa Cruz. Please see the YouTube description for the translation and more details.
This recording can be found on Zambra's newest album,
The Mother Wave, which released in January 2026.
Oy Khodyt Son is a traditional Ukrainian lullaby. This video was a collaborative project with Andy Zenczak of Gadgetbox Studios in Santa Cruz. Andy, the singers of Zambra, Edwin Huizinga, and Kim Lambert all contributed their time and talents to create this fundraiser for the children of Ukraine. Translation and more details are included in the YouTube description.
Humanitarian aid is desperately needed. Please consider making a donation to the children of Ukraine if you are able.
This recording is available on Zambra's album, Gathering In, which released in December 2022.
These Trees is a song inspired by the old growth redwood trees in Henry Cowell State Park in Felton, California. Whistle and guitar accompaniment by Adam Hendey.
These Trees is available for purchase through Bandcamp.