Bulgarika (“things Bulgarian”) play virtuosic, high-energy folk music from the cultural crossroads nation of Bulgaria. Band leader Nikolay Kolev is one of the finest gadulka (bowed fiddle) players of his generation, and he plays with singer Donka Koleva and renowned accordionist Ivan Milev. The traditions that fuel Bulgarika’s repertoire come from villages where folk songs, tunes, and techniques are handed down through generations, and weddings are important musical and cultural events. The group translates these traditions into dynamic, unforgettable performances. Sponsored by Women of Lotus; IU Russian & East European Institute
Friday, Sept. 23
10:30-11:45 pm / First Presbyterian Church
Saturday, Sept. 24
1:15-2 pm / Bloomingfoods – Tree of Life Stage (Lotus in the Park)
