Folklore Programs and Studios – Folk Singing

“The Cosmic Music …” - that is how the beautiful Rhodope song was named when it was sent with the „Voyager” space ship as a message to alien civilizations.
“The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices” - that is how a French man named the female ensemble with which he conquered the world.
The Yale University campus echoes with the beautiful voices of young American women singing Bulgarian folk songs…
Well, why not come to the true source of that divine music? The very “mysterious Bulgarian voices” will teach you to sing the “cosmic music”. The little town-museums will echo with your voices.

Highlights:

• Getting to know one of the most popular folk arts
• Learning some Bulgarian songs from different folk regions for individual and group performance
• Participating in some local traditions depending on the season of the visit
• Instructors are prominent folklore song singers with teaching experience
• Taking part in a traditional form of a singing competition

Necessary materials:

• If you have your favorite musical instrument do not hesitate to bring it with you

Initial skill in folk singing:

• Not required

Accommodation:

• In double rooms at guest houses which are cultural land marks in the villages of Koprivshtitsa, Melnik

Options:

• Trips to historical and cultural sites
• Horse riding, photography, herbs and wild berries picking, drawing/painting
• Extend the program with 3 days with tailored tours (SPA, monasteries, etc,)

For detailed itinerary