A specific trait of Dobrudzha region is the new instrumental style for gadulka (the Bulgarian variant of rebec), shepherd's flute, and bagpipe they have created; it can only be found there. Especially renowned are Dobrudzha dance melodies such its "raki", "sboreni", and "rachenitsa". The Dobrudzha dances feature their own style, with particular mood, stiffness-free body, use of arms and shoulders during the dance.
Music and Dances performed by National Folklore Ensemble "Philip Kutev"
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They dance in a moderate pace, with squatting and torso slightly bent backwards. Dobrudzha horo dances may be closed, in a semicircle, or prava (straight) rachenica. Men play in a straight line, and when the horos are mixed gender (men and women), they are in a circle or semicircle. People of Dobroudja also love to play "alone" - solo; for instance, the "rachenik" dance is performed in groups, but as if by individual soloists.
Dobrudzha rachenik is also relatively slow, but with a strong rhythm that is characteristic of the Dobrudzha melodies. It is played in a weighty manner and often by men.
Ruka Horo performed by "Philip Kutev" National Folklore Ensemble
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"Lale li si, Zyumbyul li si, Gyul li si" (Are you a Tulip, Are you a Hyacinth, Are you a Rose)
Arr. by Philip Kutev, performed by Yanka Takeva, Verka Siderova and Elena Yurukova
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Dobrudzha rachenik performed by "Philip Kutev" National Folklore Ensemble
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