pop! of the week: Ken Lee (tulibo dibo doucho)
Monday, March 10, 2008
It's hard to say exactly what's going on here, but from what I can tell, the sky is just a little bluer and maybe the birds have starting singing a little louder. Yes, that's right my friends, the nauseating and disappointing smell of perhaps the last seven months is quickly dispersing in the quick and fresh spring air. Daily awkward moments thrive in the sunlight, and I’m once again free to walk the streets without fear of snowballs launched at me. Oh there are many things about spring in Bulgaria that we wait throughout winter with anxiety for. Most obvious of course are the cute little sweethearts that eventually turn into street roving maniacs. Well, sure, it is open season for cat sex; but cut and dry, straight to the point, I'm talking about Bulgarian Music Idol.
To the best of my knowledge, there is nothing more serious here (save maybe Hristo Botev's beard) than our annual competition showcasing the best-voiced beauty in all the Balkans.
Look what at what we came up with last year:
and of course, the Balkan Whitney Houston:
This year gets off to an even better start: Ken Lee!
In this weekly Monday post, we will explore all the complexities of Bulgarian pop music. Stay tuned, the fun is just starting.
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