Bajsa Arifovska
Bajsa Arifovska is one of the most well-known representatives of the new generation of Macedonian musicians. She grew up among the best zurla and tapan players in the village of Ratevo, located in the eastern part of Macedonia. Music has a long tradition in her family, through many generations. Her grandfather, Dželo Destanovski, is one of the best zurla players in Macedonia. Bajsa started performing at age seven. She studied with Dragan Dautovski and now plays in his quartet. She also plays with Goran Alachki and in other groups, writes her own music, and enjoys doing concerts and working on fusion projects. She is a wonderful player of the kaval, tapan, tarabuka, clarinet, violin, and tambura, and is currently professor of traditional folk instruments in the state high school in Macedonia.