Kostadin Varimezov playing the gaida (Bulgarian bagpipe)

Kostadin Varimezov (Bulgarian: Костадин Варимезов) (1918-2002) was among the best-known Bulgarian bagpipers (gaidari).[1] He was born in the village of Rosenovo, Burgas Province. In 1954, he was appointed to the Folk Song Ensemble of Radio Bulgaria. He retired from the ensemble in 1978, and with his wife Todora, established a rural residence where they entertained friends and family with music as a central feature.[2] He toured with the band Balkana, composed of the singers of Trio Bulgarka and several other musicians,[3][4] in more than 30 countries.

References

  1. ↑ Bousfield, Jonathan (1993). Bulgaria: The Rough Guide. London: Rough Guides. p. 329. ISBN 978-1-85828-047-9.
  2. ↑ Rice, Timothy (1994). "11. Kostadin and Todora at Home". May It Fill Your Soul. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. p. 287. ISBN 0-226-71121-8.
  3. ↑ Kelp, Larry (May 9, 1989). "Haunting the House: Bulgarians Wow a Crowd". The Oakland Tribune. p. 38.
  4. ↑ Elder, Bruce (24 Mar 1992). "Angels to Quick-Change Artists". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 14.


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