“When Marigolds Sing” is the title of an article about Nevenka, written by Joel Okida for FolkWorks. Nevenka is a popular women’s name throughout the Balkans, derived from “neven,” the marigold flower. The Nevenka singers are: Ronda Berkeley, Ellen Bridle, Anna Cross, Trudy Israel (Director), Jennifer Jurick (Assistant Director), Justine Kragen, Emi Macuaga, Shira O’Keefe, Jessica Ng, Susie North, Terri Prizant, Jessica Ruvinsky, Sue Ellen Smyle, Rebecca Stout, Liseli Walan, Molly White, Robin Van Zak, and Leslie Yeseta. We are accompanied by these wonderful and talented musicians: Bill Cope – Accordion, Oud June Kato – Double Bass Linda Kodaira – Violin Justine Kragen – Guitar Bill Marks – Bass Guitar, Baritone Ukulele Terri Prizant – Mandolin Pat Mac Swyney – Kaval, Cittern, Panduri, Ney Jerry Summers – Darbuka, Tupan Ivan Varimezov – Gaida Tzvetanka Varimezova –Tambura Leslie Yeseta – Guitar, Cittern Sound Engineer: Steve McDonald Photo Credits: Anthony Verebes, Trudy Israel Cover Design: Justine Kragen Layout: Chris Yeseta Nevenka logo by Michael Gordon. Folk People illustration by Elisa Kleven. Recorded at the Octagon House, Topanga, CA between 2011-2013. Copyright 2014 Nevenka East European Folk Ensemble, Trudy Israel, Director.