Re: kobza

[Seth Austen <seth...>]

on 1/10/01 5:19 PM, Warschauer (at) aol(dot)com at Warschauer (at) aol(dot)com 
wrote:

> Yes, I have this CD.  There are some interesting instruments featured,
> including bagpipe (cimpoi), horn (bucium), and a new addition to my own
> plucked string arsenal, the kobza (a type of lute).  I'm not sure, but you
> may be referring to someone singing while playing the kobza? that's part of
> the tradition.  

Hello Jeff,

I am curious as to where you found and purchased the kobza. Were you able to
find one in the US, or are they only available in eastern Europe? I'd
appreciate any information you could provide regarding this instrument. I am
a fellow guitarist/mandolinist/bouzoukist, and have found the sound of the
kobza on various recordings quite captivating. I'm interested in finding one
and learning about playing them as well.

BTW, I enjoy your Singing Waltz CD.

Best wishes,

Seth

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