Horo

Horo is a vibrant and dynamic Bulgarian music genre deeply rooted in traditional folk dance and culture. Characterized by its intricate rhythms, typically in odd time signatures such as 7/8 and 9/8, Horo showcases the virtuosic interplay between traditional instruments like the accordion, clarinet, gudulka, and bagpipe. Performers often bring an infectious energy that compels listeners to dance in a circle, reflecting the word "horo," which means "dance" in Bulgarian. The genre is celebrated for its fast-paced tempos and melodic improvisations, with artists continuously exploring the fusion of historical themes and modern expressions, thereby keeping the tradition both alive and evolving.

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Ora,igre i coceci
Album - 12 Tracks - Released March 28, 2025
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Bulgarian Folk Ensemble
Ibro Lolov
Boris Karlov
Stefan Zahmanov
Ivan Kirev
Traicho Sinapov
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  1. March 28, 2025
  2. August 14, 2012
  3. January 19
  4. July 1, 2007
  5. August 11, 1999
  6. October 9, 1998
  7. July 4, 1996
  8. May 1
  9. December 1, 1994
  10. September 28
  11. December 1, 1992
  12. October 25
  13. June 14, 1988
  14. December 6, 1981
  15. August 11
  16. December 1, 1979
  17. November 2, 1972
  18. August 20
  19. March 15
  20. May 20, 1971
  21. April 1, 1968
  22. October 20, 1964
  23. September 28
  24. August 23
  25. June 26
  26. March 4
  27. February 8, 1963
  28. February 6
  29. September 14, 1962
  30. March 30
  31. January 10
  32. May 15, 1960
  33. May 15
  34. February 20
  35. June 1, 1955
  36. July 30, 1954
  37. April 26