Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition)

Synopsis

This documentary traces the path of Chalgia music from Constantinople (Istanbul) to North Macedonia. It follows the history of old music groups called tajfi, founded in Ohrid, Veles and Bitola as a result of influences of Turkish classical music, which in Macedonia was blended with Western European traditions. The movie uses old archival footage of the performances of the bards of this type of music, highlighting important aspects of Macedonian music traditions for future generations. In parallel with historical coverage, the film follows the creation and development of new music bands in Macedonia, representing the survival of this musical style in today’s context.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Blaže Dulev
Editing	Editor	Blaže Dulev
Camera	Director of Photography	Goran Naumovski
Writing	Writer	Risto Solunčev
Sound	Sound	Darko Spasovski
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