Gradila Moma
Rayna Vasileva
An original contemporary music project inspired by the folklore of Dobrudzha, Bulgaria.
20 November 2026
About the Project
“Gradila Moma” is an original song inspired by the folklore of the Dobrudzha region of Bulgaria, bringing together original music, traditional influences and visual storytelling, presented through Rayna Vasileva’s own artistic perspective.
The project extends beyond the music itself through an original animated video and a bilingual educational booklet, created to introduce younger audiences and families to elements of Bulgarian folklore in an accessible and engaging way.
Inspired by Dobrudzha
Dobrudzha is a land of vast horizons, golden wheat fields and fertile soil, a landscape deeply connected with the life, music and dance traditions of the region. Harvest songs held an important place in the life of the region, reflecting the close relationship between song, land and everyday life.
The yellow headscarf is a recognisable detail found in traditional Dobrudzhan women’s costume. In “Gradila Moma”, its warm golden colour recalls the wheat fields and sunlit landscape of the region.
In Dobrudzha, music and song have long been part of everyday life. Songs and melodies passed down from generation to generation are part of a culture shaped by open landscapes, movement and community. This atmosphere is part of the world behind “Gradila Moma”.
The project takes inspiration from these images and from the cultural world of Dobrudzha, bringing them into a contemporary musical and visual story.
The song also draws inspiration from the movement and spirit of the buenek (буенек), a spring custom in which young people sing and dance, found in Dobrudzha as well.
Official Animated Video
Premiere · 20 November 2026
Coming soon
Interactive Educational Booklet
Explore the song, learn the story, colour the rest yourself.
Credits
Music & Lyrics: Rayna Vasileva
Arrangement: Zhivko Vasilev
Vocal Arrangement: Rayna Vasileva
Vocals: Rayna Vasileva
Kaval & Electronics: Zhivko Vasilev
Violin: Orlin Tsvetanov
Cello: Ana Rodriguez (Spain)
Guitar: Borislav Iliev
Recording, Mix & Master: Zhivko Vasilev
Design & Animation: Jessica Slavova
Realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria.
The demo recording of “Gradila Moma” was created with the financial support of MUSICAUTOR.