Balval | "Wind"

by Sofi Marinova

Romani singer from Bulgaria, Sofi Marinova, is a household name. Her formidable voice and authentic, warm nature have broken through the racism of Bulgarian society and she is widely beloved.

Sofi Marinova has said that one of the singers she admires most is Lili Ivanova - a legend in Bulgarian music with decades on the stage, who - to this day, at 85 years old - is filling up halls with her concerts.

“Winds” (Ветрове / Vetrove in Bulgarian) is one of Lili Ivanova’s classics. You can enjoy it at this YouTube link. And below, we’re sharing Sofi Marinova’s remake of this song, Balval (“Wind”) with distinct Romani elements and very powerful Romanes lyrics.

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