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The Bulgarian Folkloric Instrument-Gadulka with Hristina Beleva

June 17, 2021 Hristina Beleva Season 2 Episode 11
Musicians Mobile Show
The Bulgarian Folkloric Instrument-Gadulka with Hristina Beleva
Show Notes

The gadulka is a stringed instrument of Bulgarian folkloric tradition. Today we will learn about this unique instrument from a premier gadulka player, Hristina Beleva. She has played with the Folk Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio and the National Folklore Ensemble Philip Koutev. Hristina weaves her soulful gadulka playing in folkloric and modern musical contexts such as jazz, funk, and rock.  

 In this episode, we learn:

  • the basics of how the Gadulka is played and tuned
  • some traditional forms of the Bulgarian folklore music
  • how music has helped Hristina connect with a global community

 Learn more about Hristina at @hristina_beleva and at:

www.hristinabeleva.com