CHALGA (from ‘chalgia’ – Turkish musical instrument); means also ‘to make music’.
Some 30 years ago the meaning was most close to the definition ‘to remake some pop-folk music by ear’. During the communist period the “pop-folk” music in Bulgaria was considered as decadent, thus forbidden. The self-production was sporadic. Illegally in many pubs in Bulgaria Serbian, Gypsy and Greek pop-folk songs used to be interpreted mainly by ear, which put the beginning of the concept ‘CHALGA’, also as some collective noun for the entire music gender.
After the democratic changes in 1989 ‘CHALGA’ transformed into a movement – self-production of pop-folk music, based on Balkan (Turkish mainly) patterns of the kind, Gypsy motives and rhythmic, Bulgarian dirty urban songs, and authentic folklore.
Except the rhythm, provoking to manifest some carnal intentions (usually after a couple of drinks) the kernel of any pop-folk song is the “key-phrase” of the text (usually mentioned several times), for example: “wake me at 2 o’clock in morning with no reason”, “kiss me allover and everywhere, because you know the best where to kiss”, “write down your name with your finger on my back”, “why having a lot of money when no friends around”, “show me yours, and I’ll show you mine”, etc.
Nevertheless, nowadays ‘CHALGA’ seems to be quite steady and resisting musical gender with its own motley dressing, heavy makeup, striking jewelry style, all accessories, which could be embellished, fancy lifestyle, vehicle preferences etc.
The bad news is ‘CHALGA’ possesses certain characteristics of pestilence.
On the other hand the good news is that it has defined finally the area of its diffusion, which is (lucky to say) not the best part of the nation.
Some 30 years ago the meaning was most close to the definition ‘to remake some pop-folk music by ear’. During the communist period the “pop-folk” music in Bulgaria was considered as decadent, thus forbidden. The self-production was sporadic. Illegally in many pubs in Bulgaria Serbian, Gypsy and Greek pop-folk songs used to be interpreted mainly by ear, which put the beginning of the concept ‘CHALGA’, also as some collective noun for the entire music gender.
After the democratic changes in 1989 ‘CHALGA’ transformed into a movement – self-production of pop-folk music, based on Balkan (Turkish mainly) patterns of the kind, Gypsy motives and rhythmic, Bulgarian dirty urban songs, and authentic folklore.
Except the rhythm, provoking to manifest some carnal intentions (usually after a couple of drinks) the kernel of any pop-folk song is the “key-phrase” of the text (usually mentioned several times), for example: “wake me at 2 o’clock in morning with no reason”, “kiss me allover and everywhere, because you know the best where to kiss”, “write down your name with your finger on my back”, “why having a lot of money when no friends around”, “show me yours, and I’ll show you mine”, etc.
Nevertheless, nowadays ‘CHALGA’ seems to be quite steady and resisting musical gender with its own motley dressing, heavy makeup, striking jewelry style, all accessories, which could be embellished, fancy lifestyle, vehicle preferences etc.
The bad news is ‘CHALGA’ possesses certain characteristics of pestilence.
On the other hand the good news is that it has defined finally the area of its diffusion, which is (lucky to say) not the best part of the nation.
by Assen Sirakoff June 15, 2006
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"There?"
"No, to the left..."
"Here?"
"No, Hans, for fuck's sake, it's right there, to the right!"
"Oh, this, right here? The knub?"
"That's my belly button, you fucking spic retard! I'm out of here."
"Baby wait! Baby c'mon... baby, they're six bucks a pill..."
"There?"
"No, to the left..."
"Here?"
"No, Hans, for fuck's sake, it's right there, to the right!"
"Oh, this, right here? The knub?"
"That's my belly button, you fucking spic retard! I'm out of here."
"Baby wait! Baby c'mon... baby, they're six bucks a pill..."
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Person A: *picks up object* "What is this?"
Person B: *picks up identical object* "It's this!"
Person A: ...
Person B: *cracks up but slows to a stop at lack of response*
Person A: ....Chawal
Person A: *picks up object* "What is this?"
Person B: *picks up identical object* "It's this!"
Person A: ...
Person B: *cracks up but slows to a stop at lack of response*
Person A: ....Chawal
by Sleepingprankster November 21, 2010
Get the Chawal mug.the most stupid music in bulgaria.most women sing about bananas tomatos money sex etc.these women are naturally very ugly but the make-up and the plastic surgery makes wonders.the melody is taken of turkish or greek singers.the names of women singers are almost same,and the singers look almost same
oh....the banana...ah the banana...i`m feel glad when i touch it...oh...the banana...ah...the banana!
by ludametalka April 10, 2005
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The Black Panther (T'Challa) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). He is the first black superhero in mainstream American comics, debuting several years before such early African American superheroes as Marvel's Luke Cage, the Falcon, Storm and Blade; and DC Comics' Tyroc, Black Lightning and John Stewart.
The Black Panther (T'Challa) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). He is the first black superhero in mainstream American comics, debuting several years before such early African American superheroes as Marvel's Luke Cage, the Falcon, Storm and Blade; and DC Comics' Tyroc, Black Lightning and John Stewart.
by T'ChallaFTW March 1, 2011
Get the T'Challa mug.Mixture of bulgarian, turkish, greek and serbian folk music elements, combined with some pop music produced in Bulgaria and very popular among the masses. Lyrics are vulgar and cheap, targeting the ignorant and untaught public, speaking highly of the power of the money, making sex for money, etc.
This music is provoking mean thinking and basic instincts.
The melodies are offen stolen from some famous song. Performers are mainly whorelike dressed blonds.
This music is provoking mean thinking and basic instincts.
The melodies are offen stolen from some famous song. Performers are mainly whorelike dressed blonds.
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