Bulgaria’s music is renowned for asymmetrical dance rhythms, powerful village instruments, and a distinctive choral sound whose close harmonies have captivated audiences worldwide.
The music of Bulgaria refers to all forms of music associated with Bulgaria like classical, folk, popular music, etc. Bulgarian music is part of the Balkan tradition, which stretches across Southeastern Europe, and has its own distinctive sound. Traditional Bulgarian music has had more international success, due to the breakout international success of Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, a woman's choir that has toppedworld music charts across Europe and even farther abroad.[1]
Overview adapted from Wikipedia’s “Music of Bulgaria” article.
Accordionist Stefan Georgiev demonstrates the speed, ornamentation, and irregular rhythmic drive central to Bulgarian dance music.
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares showcases the piercing timbre and tightly layered harmonies that made Bulgarian choral singing internationally iconic.