St. Columba’s Inverness Music Series: Bulgarika
Saturday, October 18, 6 pm

Experience the living heartbeat of Bulgaria through the soaring vocals, intricate melodies, and driving rhythms of Bulgarika. Masters of their craft, these four virtuoso musicians—Donka Koleva (vocals), Nikolay Kolev (gadulka), Stoyan Kostov (tambura), and Anton Shekerjiev (tupan, kaba gaida)—bring the rich traditions of every Bulgarian region to life. From haunting laments to exuberant dance tunes, their music is an invitation to journey across mountains, valleys, and centuries, without leaving your seat.

Bulgarika is a unique folklore band playing traditional music from all the Bulgarian regions. Nikolay Kolev and Donka Koleva have invited two extraordinary musicians to join them for the 2025 tour: Stoyan Kostov on tambura and Anton Shekerjiev on tupan and kaba gaida. 

Learn more about Bulgarika: Donka Koleva (vocals), Nikolay (Kotata) Kolev (gadulka), Stoyan (Pileto) Kostov, and Anton (Shekera) Shekerdjiev. Don’t miss the soul of Bulgaria in song and string. Get your tickets today.

Advance tickets $25 — $30 at door, cash only. Get yours at https://www.stcolumbasinverness.org/music-series-bulgarika