Macedonian and Balkan Folk Music

Macedonian Folk Songs for Voice and Tambura
Volume 1

Macedonian Folk Songs for Voice and Tambura Volume 1

This 113-page book, by David Bilides, Rachel MacFarlane, and Kathryn Stately, contains 35 Macedonian folk songs and is bundled with 2 CDs containing all the songs. The 88 minutes of music were recorded from the original records, or from cassettes, and digitally re-mastered. I've chosen 3 song samples to give you a preview.

The book is laid out in a landscape format and bound with a high-quality spiral binding and a sturdy laminated cover to make it easy to use in all situations. Readers of both volumes have had many positive comments.

You can purchase this book as part of a discounted set with Macedonian Folk Songs for Voice and Tambura Volume 2. See the order page for detalis.

Part of the proceeds of the sale of this book will go to Search for Common Ground in Macedonia.

 

Also Included

  • lyrics to all the songs in Cyrillic, Latin transliteration, and English translation
  • notation of all vocals, including ornaments
  • tambura interludes notated with ornaments
  • vocal notes
  • tambura notes
  • notes on the songs
  • map of the region
  • pronunciation guide
  • glossary
  • resources, including: books and articles; language, singing, and tambura teachers; music publication and recording sources; organizations; radio programs; web sites; and more

List of Songs

  • Aber Mi Dojde Od Soluna Grada
  • Ajde, Mala Stana Bolna Legnala
  • Ajde, Pominuvam
  • Ajde Što E Džumbuš Vo Naše Selo
  • Brat i Sestra
  • Čuli Sa Se, Male
  • Čuli Se Sa, Male
  • Dej Gidi Mome
  • Devojče, Devojče
  • Devojko, Devojko
  • Gusta Maglo
  • Idi Da Go Sakaš
  • Jas Ḱe Ti Dojdam, Mitro
  • Majka Na Jane, Mori, Dumaše
  • Mŭr’ Stojmeno
  • Na Stolče Sedam
  • Naša Bela Vaša
  • Našata Bela Vaša
 
  • Otidoh Dolu V Livade
  • Pavle Mi Pie
  • Pošla Si Rada Na Bunar
  • Sadilo Mome
  • Sedna Ludo Da Večera
  • Snošti Mi Dojde Čuždo Junače
  • Sofke, Mori, Sofke
  • Sokol Mi Leta Visoko
  • Sonceto Trepti Da Zajde
  • Što E Jogreala
  • Što Rekoh Prorekoh
  • Tri Biljbilja Poev
  • Tri Godini, Kate, Bolem Ležam
  • Tropnalo Oro
  • Večeraj Anǵo
  • Vo Gradina Ima
  • Zasvirel Stojan
 

Song Samples

Here are 3 song samples from Volume 1, each an .mp3 about 30 seconds long.

Ajde Mala Stana Bolna Legnala
Devojko, Devojko
Jas Ḱe Ti Dojdam, Mori

To order this book, please go to the order page.