This morning I was interviewed by Bulgarian National Television about my interest for Bulgarian Folklore, along with my Gadulka teacher Angel Dobrev.
We played a duet consisting of a study in the format Paydushko Horo, a traditional Bulgarian dance in 5/8.
You can watch the video at https://www.bnt.bg/bg/a/migel-falkao-portugaletsa-t-kojto-sviri-na-ga-dulka
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I enjoyed listening to the interview and hearing the two of you play. Mr. Dobrev spoke so clearly and informatively about the instrument and the music, and clearly has a wide-ranging curiosity about the connections between varying national musical traditions and instruments. Did he make the gadulkas you were playing? I hope you enjoyed your time in Koprivshtitza. It’s a beautiful town year-round, though of course overtaken every five years by the wonderful National Festival of Bulgarian Folklore.