28 Oct 2023
Blues Run the Game: The Strange Tale of Jackson C. Frank
The untold story of Jackson C Frank, an American folk legend. His tragic life produced some of the most timeless folk music of our time.
Bulgaria: Fire Dance Ritual
Every year in June, the small Bulgarian village of Balgari celebrates St Constantine with a special ritual. Initiated ‘nestinari’ go into a music-induced trance and dance on bonfires in a display of religious passion.
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Stefan Kaminski Narrator
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