RNCM, ManchesterIn the late 1980s, the cult record label home to spiky guitar bands like Bauhaus and Pixies suddenly signed a choir of Bulgarian women in traditional national costume. 4AD boss Ivo Watts-Russell had become entranced by the former Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir (est. 1952). Now, over 20 years after their albums were bought by bemused Cocteau Twins fans, Le Mystère's international following includes Abba and Kate Bush.The fascination concerns one of the mo...
Guardian Music — RNCM, ManchesterIn the late 1980s, the cult record label home to spiky guitar bands like Bauhaus and Pixies suddenly signed a choir of Bulgarian women in traditional nati... more info