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The Bisserov Sisters

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The Bisserov Sisters
OriginPirin, Bulgaria
GenresFolk
Years active1978-present

The Bisserov Sisters[1] are a Bulgarian musical trio that performs folk songs mainly from the Pirin folklore area [bg]. They were born in the village of Pirin, Sandanski Municipality, Blagoevgrad Province.

Career

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Sisters Lyubimka, Neda and Mitra made their official debut in 1978 at the XI World Festival in Cuba, where they won first prize in the competition.[citation needed]

From 1978 onwards, the Bissarov Sisters began active concert activities in Bulgaria and around the world. Their first album was released in 1978, recorded in the recording studio Balkanton.[2]

In 1980, Lyubimka and Mitra were accepted through a competition at the Philip Kutev State Pedagogical University,[3] personally selected by its founder Philip Kutev. At the same time, Neda sang in the ensemble "Gotse Delchev" [bg], and later joined the DANPT.[clarification needed]

In 1996, the Bissarov Sisters officially expanded the trio to include their children in stage performances. They made their first official debut as a family band in Copenhagen, Denmark. Then Vera and Rositsa, daughters of Mitra Biserova, joined. Lyubimka's sons - Rosen and Manol - are musicians and actively take part in the concert activities.[citation needed]

In 1998 they were awarded the Silver Lyre by the Union of Bulgarian Musicians and Dancers (Bulgarian initialism "SBMTD") on the occasion of 20 years of the Bisserov Sisters.[4] The Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Todor Kavaldjiev, greeted them with a telegram during their anniversary concert.[citation needed]

In 2003 they also received the Golden Lyre Award from SBMTD on the occasion of 25 years of stage performances.[4]

Notable covers

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The song "Zevedi Me Jalino" was covered by Rising Appalachia on their 2012 album, Filthy Dirty South, as "Zevedi Me Lalino."[5]

Selected discography

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  • The Bisserov Sisters (1978). The Pirin Mountain Folk Songs (LP). Balkanton. BHA 10334.
  • The Bisserov Sisters (1986). Folk Songs From Pirin (LP). Balkanton. BHA 11862.
  • The Bisserov Sisters Folk Trio (1990). Nothing Left To Do (CD). Balkanton. 070080.
  • The Bisserov Sisters (1990). Music From The Pirin Mountains (CD). PAN Records. PAN 133 CD.
  • The Bisserov Sisters (1995). Pirin Wedding And Ritual Songs (CD). PAN Records. PAN 7005CD.
  • The Bisserov Sisters (2000). Three Generations (CD). PAN Records. PAN 2080.

Collaborations

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Trakiiskata Troika [bg]

  • The Bisserov Sisters; Trakiiskata Troika [in Bulgarian] (1986). The Bisserov Sisters [and] Trakiiskata Troika (LP). Balkanton. BHA 11383.
  • The Bisserov Sisters; Nadka Karadjova (1992). Bulgarian Polyphony (CD). Vol. III. Tokyo: JVC. VICG-5223.

With family

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  • The Bisserov Sisters and Family (2003). 25 Years (CD). VVD Ruychev.
  • The Bisserov Sisters and Family (2013). Macedonian Music For Dances And Parties (CD).
  • The Bisserov Sisters and Family (2015). Songs For The Pirin Girls (CD).

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