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The band's first self-penned record, with guest performers from across the world. A study in how a Bulgarian melody can become a global conversation.
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Outhentic is a Bulgarian ensemble blending Balkan folk traditions, jazz and contemporary improvised music. From the kaval to the tamboura, from village songs to Glastonbury — we step out of the authentic, and bring it back transformed.
Listen to the music →Outhentic is a combination of the words "out" and "authentic" — meaning "out of the authentic". The band's style blends tastefully Balkan folk music, jazz and contemporary improvised music.
Outhentic was formed in 2012 by Zhivko Vasilev (kaval, piano) and Rayna Vasileva (vocal, percussion). In 2018, Borislav Iliev (guitar) and Stoil Ivanov (drums) became part of the group. In the process of establishing their style, the band has had the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary world-famous musicians and bands, performing on various Bulgarian and international stages.
The band's first self-penned record, with guest performers from across the world. A study in how a Bulgarian melody can become a global conversation.
A reference to purity, truth and transparency contained in all the compositions. The album weaves the emotions of each participant — sincerity, spirituality and humanity — and incorporates the authentic sound of a live performance.
Zhivko is amongst the most popular kaval players in Bulgaria. He is well-known to the public both in Bulgaria and Europe with his constant experiments and his search for new and unexplored paths in music.
Rayna is a Bulgarian vocal folklore / pop / jazz performer and educator. She possesses a specific and recognisable voice. She was born in Smolyan, a city situated in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.
Guitarist, tamboura player and composer, Borislav has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling performers in Bulgaria. He started playing guitar at the age of seven in his home town, Gorna Oryahovitsa.
Stoil is a drummer, composer and tupan player. He studied percussion instruments and graduated from Dobrin Petkov National School of Music in his home town, Plovdiv. In 2016 he received his Master's degree from the National Academy of Music.
Bookings, press, collaborations and licensing — we are based in Sofia and tour internationally.
