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Close-up of a traditional Bulgarian kaval, a long wooden end-blown flute, resting on a rustic wooden surface.
Culture

The Kaval: Bulgaria's End-Blown Flute and Its Shepherd's Song

Discover the kaval, Bulgaria's traditional end-blown flute, and its enduring role in folk music, from lonely shepherd melodies to lively dance tunes.
A traditional Bulgarian kaval flute made of wood
Culture

The Kaval: Bulgaria's End-Blown Flute That Carries the Mountains' Voice

Simple in form but rich in expression, the kaval has carried the melodies of Bulgarian shepherds and folk ensembles for centuries. Here's what makes this wooden flute so special.