Jun 17 2021 16 mins
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: