Focal Point Presents Bulgarika Band October 1 2023

Описание: Bulgarika is an authentic 5 piece traditional Bulgarian group who play the time honored music of the Balkans.
They include:
Donka Koleva - The internationally prominent singer, Donka Koleva is a native of the town of Rudozem Rodopa region of Thrace. After graduation of National School of Folk Arts in Shiroka Luka Bulgaria, Donka Koleva performed as a soloist on Bulgarian national Radio and TV. Since immigrating to the US, she has thaught and performed widely across USA.
Nikolay Kolev - a native of Thracian Rose Valley village of Karavelovo rich in gadulka traditions. Nikolay graduated from the National School of Arts in Shiroka Luka Bulgaria. Recognized as a world class master of his Art he has performed and taught gadulka in the US for over 20 years.
Temelko Ivanov - Master kaval player who has graduated the National School of Arts " Fhilip Kutev in town of Kotel and the Academy of music in the town of Plovdiv. He is a soloist in the National Folk Ansemble "Thakia" and Bulgarian Radio and TV.
Nikolay Kodzabashev - Graduated from K.Konstantinov High School with music profile and the Academy of music in Plovdiv he is recognized one of the best tambura players for his generation in Bulgaria. Currently Nikolay perform as a soloist in the Sliven Folk Ansemble.
Marin Chalumov - Marin Chalumov is a native of the town of Karlovo and began playing tupan professionally at the age of 15. Currently he is performing with "Rosova Dolina" wedding band. Marin is known as a master tupan maker in Bulgaria.