Bulgarian Folk Dances and Songs – Traditional Music CD

A journey into Bulgarian songs and dances

A melody invites you to listen; a rhythm makes you want to move. This Bulgarian folk music CD brings voices and dance together in a varied programme. Enjoy a musical change of scenery at home, or share the discovery with friends who love exploring music from around the world.

Song and dance in conversation

Horos, a ruchenitsa and songs shape the programme, with tracks including Gornooryahovsko daichovo horo, More, sokol piye and Shopsko nastroenie. Vocal performances bring another layer of expression to the instrumental pieces. Across 20 tracks, there is plenty to discover and return to.

A thoughtful gift for a curious listener

Hristofor Radanov conducts the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra in this Gega New release. Its 65 minutes and 43 seconds make an inviting addition to a traditional music collection. Choose it to explore Bulgaria through music, or give it to someone with an appetite for new sounds.

Questions about this CD

How many tracks are included?

The CD contains 20 tracks with a total playing time of 65 min 43 sec.

Does the programme include singing?

Yes, it combines songs and dance pieces from the Bulgarian folk repertoire.

Who conducts the orchestra?

Hristofor Radanov conducts the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.

Complete track listing

1. Gornooryahovsko daichovo horo 3'29''
2. More, sokol piye (A Falcon Finds Water) 4'06''
3. Gornooryahovsko pravo horo 2'47''
4. Oi, shoppe, shoppe 2'11''
5. Tsvetini melodii (Tzveta's Melodies) 3'56''
6. Ya, izliaz, Donke (Come on out, Donka) 2'02''
7. Gornooryahovsko elenino horo 2'49''
8. Оi, Minke, Мinke 2'36"
9. Omaino bile (Charming Herbs) 2'44''
10. Shte hodya, mamo, na gurbet (Mother, I'll Go abroad to Make a living) 5'50''
11. Gornooryahovsha devyatka 4'24''
12. Sabra, Kalina, sedianka (Working-bee at Kalina's House) 2'29''
13. Gornooryahovsko chorbadjiysko horo 3'25''
14. Dve sa momi momuvali (Two Young Ladies) 2'29''
15. Slow Song and Pravo horo 4'33''
16. Dai mi, mamo (Give me, Mother) 4'32''
17. Gornooryahovska ruchenitsa 2'43''
18. Kak? (How?) 3'26''
19. Sunla (Dreaming) 2'54''
20. Shopsko nastroenie (In a Shoppe Mood) 2'18''