Traditional Singing of Bulgaria



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Bulgaria is divided into six folkloric regions and within each region there is a rich vocal tradition, especially among women. Though each area is distinguished by its own style and technique, in the last 50 years the government has made an effort to bring singers from these regions together to form folkloric choirs and ensembles. This example is by a trio ensemble which performs music from each region. Today, Bulgarian folk music is a rich homogenous blending of polyphonic singing and folkloric nuances that represents all of Bulgaria.

"More, Zazheni Se Gyuro (Gyuro is Getting Married)" (arr. Philip Koutev) from Trio Bulgarka:The Forest is Crying (Lament for Indje Voivode) (Cat.# Hannibal HNCD 1342) (p)1988 Hannibal Records Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Bulgaria; Folk Music; Singing

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