Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble

Created in 1951 by Philip Koutev, the Bulgarian National Ensemble performs distinctive Balkans music, featuring strong female voices and traditional instruments such as the gadulka (a bowed fiddle), kaval (end–blown flute), and gaida (bagpipes). The music is characterized by complex rhythms and harmonies, as seen on Track 4, “Dumai, Zlato (Speak Up, Zlata),” a beautiful and haunting example of a cappella choral singing, and Track 5, an instrumental medley. Liner notes include descriptions of the performers, instruments, and dances, with a translation of each song title.

Track Listing

101	Sluntze Gree V Nebeto (The Sun Is Shining in the Sky) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:24
102	Yana Tzvete Brala (Yana Picked a Flower) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	02:53
103	Dilmano, Dilbero Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:26
104	Dumai, Zlato (Speak Up, Zlata) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	02:16
105	Bulgarska Suita : Kopanitza / Rodopska Pesen / Paidushko Horo (Bulgarian Suite: Round Dance / Rhodope Song / Haiduk Round Dance) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	04:52
106	Trugnala E Vakla Jelka (Black-Eyed Zhelka Set Out) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:18
107	Subrali Sa Se, Subrali (They Gathered, They Gathered) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	03:44
108	Angelina Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:45
201	Trite Puti - Horo (Three Times - Round Dance) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	03:09
202	Sunyo, Ti Moi Sunyo (Oh Dream, Oh Thou My Daydream!) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:04
203	Aide, Sluntze Zaide (Come, The Sun Has Set!) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	03:44
204	Bre, Petrunko (Ho! Dear Petroona) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:12
205	Kermensko Horo (Kermen Round Dance) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	02:55
206	Vido, Vido, Byala Vido (Vida, Vida, You White-Skinned Vida!) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	02:50
207	Mama Todorka Dumashe (Mamma Was Talking to Theodora) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	02:06
208	Dimka Za Voda Hodeshe (Dimka Went to Draw Water) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:21
209	Chereshko Le, Vishnichko Le! (Cherry, My Nice Cherry!) Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble	01:12