Various – A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride / In The Shadow Of The Mountain: Bulgarian Folk Music (CD, 1988, Nonesuch Explorer Series 79195-2)

Why This CD Matters
This collection documents authentic village music from Bulgaria, featuring traditional songs and dances recorded in the field by Ethel Raim and Martin Koenig. The recordings capture regional musical traditions from Pirin-Macedonia, the Rhodope Mountains, Thrace, and the Shopluk region, preserving performances rarely heard outside their local communities.

Collector Note
Part of the influential Nonesuch Explorer Series, originally compiled from field recordings made in Bulgaria in 1968. The Explorer Series is widely respected for introducing traditional music from around the world to international audiences and remains highly collectible among world music enthusiasts.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: Nonesuch Explorer Series
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Folk, World
Style: Bulgarian Folk, Field Recording, Traditional

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Vetar Vee
Trit Pŭti
Ta Shto Mi E Miloj, Mamo
Krivo Horo
Potajno Rada Godiya
Zhalna Goro, Zhal Mi E Za Tebe
Izlej Je Dejlo Hajdutin
Dimitro, Sino Dimitro
Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih
Lichkojco Glaven Lichkoljo
Lisna, Goro, Spushi Sa
Svornato – Pajdushko
Jofcharche Mirado
Trŭgnal Mi Yane Sandanski
Ne Treperi, Bela Koprino
Gujgo Le, Gujgo Yunache
Tsar Murat Mara Dumashe
Moma Seda Na Chardak
Kostadine, Mili Sino Le Dzhanŭm
Koinali
Karshi Bŭrchina
Dali Tsŭrni Ochi Neman
Vchera Minah, Ibe Dzhanŭm
Pušti Bili Yané
Planino Pirin, Planino Dzhanŭm

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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