is a renowned and popular singer in Bulgaria. He has dedicated his life especially to the popularizing of the Strand-zha and Thracian songs. He is immense-ly popular in these regions for his vivid performances on the stage, his great voice, and for his continuous effort to save the cultural heritage of these regions and to bring it to a wider audience. He has already made more than five hundred recordings for the Bulgarian National Radio.

With his work on this album with BALKAN TRANSIT his musical career now also moves beyond Bulgaria.