THE SPIRIT OF BULGARIAN TRADITIONS-
ДУХЪТ НА БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ ТРАДИЦИИ

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THE SPIRIT OF BULGARIAN TRADITIONS
ДУХЪТ НА БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ ТРАДИЦИИ

1. Belomorska Melodiya 3’44
2. Dali Tsarni Ochi niamam 2’09
3. Gaidalar Chalar / Гайдите свирят 3’44
4. Dva Ergena & Bela Fatma 6’19
5. Malai – solo gadulka 1’40
6. Uchurt Yorgi / Залюлей Георги 2’52
7. Ari Mosha / Има дядо 2’34
8. Foaie Verde / Зелено листо 4’48
9. Vlashka slow melody & Izruchanka 3’57
10. Stara Planino & Kondisal mi e Karadzhe 5’03
11. Karakachani Dance 4’51
12. Krivo horo 2’22
13. Zhatvarska pesen 4’28
14. Pirinska 7’11
15. Kaynana / Песен за свекървата 3’31
16. Izkusala Baba 2’03
17. Eşeğeim 2’13
18. Kaba Gaida – solo bagpipe 4’01
19. Vaida Voda Nalivala 4’37
20. Nezifinka Bolna Lezhi 4’05

Stoimenka Nedyalkova vocal
Nedyalko Nedyalkov kaval, vlashki duduk, percussion | Petar Milanov tambura
Nikolay Krachmarov vocal, kaba gaida (bagpipe), dvuyanka (double flute), percussion
Angel Angelov gadulka | Ivan Panchev vocal, percussion

Recorded on April 26 and 27, 2018, in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the Catholic Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Recording and Mastering Engineer: Manuel Mohino (Ars Altis)

TEXTS IN ENGLISH & БЪЛГАРСКИ

THE SPIRIT OF THE BULGARIAN TRADITIONS

I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Jordi Savall and the Alia Vox Label for their invaluable contribution to the realization of this album.

On the CD The Spirit of the Bulgarian Traditions, my colleagues and I embarked on a journey to capture the essence of songs and instrumental pieces from various ethnic groups within Bulgaria. Sadly, the languages of these groups, including the Gagauz, Kopanari, Vlasi, Karakachan, and Pomak peoples, although still present in Bulgaria, no longer have a public platform. Their folklore, rich in history and tradition, remains elusive in our national media, where it is rarely encountered, heard or witnessed.

I am profoundly thankful for the opportunity to shed light on these often overlooked cultural treasures. It is my fervent hope that through this album, more people will have the chance to experience the folklore heritage of these ethnic communities, which is a significant part of Bulgaria’s authentic musical culture.

NEDYALKO NEDYALKOV
kaval performer and program selector for this album

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