It's almost like singing along with Jerry Jumba

Jerry Jumba

It's tough to drive casually from this part of the country to take part in the rich offerings of the Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center in the Pittsburgh suburb of Munhall.

But thanks to the Internet, we can get a flavor of the weekly session of Rusyn song led by one of the cultural treasures of the Rusyns in North America, Jerry Jumba, who has dedicated his life to spreading our music to succeeding generations of Rusyn-Americans. Jerry's an expert in our liturgical chant, and our folk music as well, along with being a talented performer.

Here are a couple videos: