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Devil's Lentil Soup Recipe
The secret ingredient to The Devil’s Lentil Soup? A very specific kind of musical seasoning 🥣🎻✨ You’ve heard the music, now it’s time for the recipe. Making The Devil’s Lentil Soup is an exact science, though, perhaps slightly more chaotic than the average cookery tutorial. There’s a reason this album has the name it does. In our house, music and food are never really separate; they both require a bit of fire, a lot of patience, and a dash of something entirely unpredictabl
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 26


Saturday at Camden with the Magic Violin Duo
Attention, Camden: We'll be there this Saturday, 23rd May, 2026, after a long while far from you. Come see the Magic Violin Duo and join the celebration of 20 years playing together.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 20


Celebrating life, love, or a beautiful send-off in London? 🕊️✨
We are honoured to collaborate with independent funeral planners, crematoriums, and families to craft moments that feel genuinely personal.
If you are planning a celebration of life, a memorial, a funeral, or a special private gathering in London or the surrounding areas, we would love to bring live, heartfelt acoustic music to your special moments.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 18


Track 4: Loli Phabay – Kikko from the album The Devil's Lentil Soup
In this snippet, Loli Phabay – Kikko sets a fun, vibrant stage as the lentils start growing fiercely. Meanwhile, in the village, the folks are getting ready for Spring, but... are you ready too? Experience the vibrant, dark, and whimsical world of Eastern European rhythms as you’ve never heard them before.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 14


20 years of the Magic Violin Duo - Camden Square, May 23rd
We are bringing this "musical jewel" back to the stage for our 20th Anniversary Concert at Camden Square on Saturday, 23rd May.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 14


Track 3: Kermenska Rachenica from the album The Devil's Lentil Soup
In this snippet, Kermenska Rachenica sets the stage as the lentils start growing. Meanwhile, in the village, the folks are getting ready for Spring, but... are you ready too? Experience the vibrant, dark, and whimsical world of Eastern European rhythms as you’ve never heard them before.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 13


Balkan Music Workshop - Bridge Farm, Bristol - Sunday, May 17th
This is your final nudge that our Balkan Music Workshop at the wonderful Bridge Farm is happening this Sunday, May 17th! What’s in the secret bag? 🤫 I’ll be sharing a couple of gems from my private collection, including a charismatic, odd-metered dance piece that hasn't really made its way into the UK Balkan circles yet. We’ll learn by ear (it’s more intuitive that way!), but I’ll have sheet music as a "safety net" for those who want it. The Details: 📅 When: Sunday 17th May
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 12


Track 2: Amarisi Amari from the album The Devil's Lentil Soup
In this snippet, Amarisi Amari sets the stage as Grandma Baba raises the stakes and makes a deal with the devil: 13x the lentils for one maiden's hand. Experience the vibrant, dark, and whimsical world of Eastern European rhythms as you’ve never heard them before.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 12


Bridge Farm Bristol Balkan Music Workshop
This is a little nudge that our Balkan Music Workshop at the wonderful Bridge Farm Bristol is fast approaching on Sunday, May 17th!
📅 When: Sunday 17th May | 10.30am – 2pm
📍 Where: Bridge Farm, Glenfrome Road, Bristol BS16 1BQ
🎟️ Fee: £25 / £20 Concession
🎻 Who: All melodic instruments (Strings, Wind, Accordion, etc.!)
Gundula Stojanova Gruen
May 9
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