Explore Balkan Culture

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Oct 1

U Stambolu Na Bosforu - Magic Violin Trio at St Andrews Church Kingsbury - 21st September 2024

I would like to share here another lovely comment from an audience member of the 21st Sept concert, together with a video that I think...

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Mar 5

Have your own band to practice Vranjanski Čoček

This video accompanies the Balkan Melody Mastery Course: A tune that was taught and studied thoroughly, and now it's time to play with a...

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Nov 12, 2023

A Small Dedication to a Big Queen

Unveiling Esma Redžepova's Enigma - Venturing Inside her Abandoned Villa - PART 1 Follow me inside the home of the late Queen of Gypsy...

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Oct 27, 2023

Zošto Si Me Majko Rodila - from the ceiling of Esma Redžepova's house

One more exciting little detail from my recent exploration of the late Esma Redžepova's House: I learned a new Macedonian folk tune...

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Oct 25, 2023

Discover Esma Redžepova's House with Oketano Nano

Discover the poignant contrast between the desolate, looted remains of Esma Redžepova's once-vibrant home and the enduring spirit of her...

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Oct 23, 2023

* Discover North Macedonia * .......... More Sokol Pie at the Fortress of Skopje.

More Sokol Pie is the songs about a Falcon who saw the brave man coming back from battle with 9 wounds from gunshots and 10 wounds from...

Gundula Stojanova Gruen

Oct 21, 2023

Explore Skopje's Čaršija with Veleško Oro

Veleško Oro, an old Macedonian Čalgija piece is at home at this old shopping quarters from Ottoman times. With this video, I would like...

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