The city of Burgas and Bulgaria lost a prominent figure in folk music – Prof. Dr. Stefan Chapkanov. One of the most celebrated musicians and folklore experts died at the age of 82.
The composer is known as a conductor, a pedagogue, founder andmotor of the Strandzha folklore ensemble of Burgas.
In memory of Prof. Chapkanov, we go back to an interview he gave Radio Bulgaria in 2016.
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