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Macedonian folk dance in 18/8 (2+2+3+2+2+3+2+3) time. Download the backing track.
Welcome
My name is Viktor Mastoridis.
I'm a music composer, performer and educator.
Here's a brief guide to this website.
Recordings — Compositions in blues, rock, rap, and Balkan fusion—my musical journey from Skopje to London.
Live — Solo performances and ensemble work: Valkania, Super Nova, and beyond.
4 Musicians — Guitar and bouzouki tabs, notations, and exercises for Balkan music.
Liturgical — New composed English-language Orthodox liturgical music.
4 Teachers — Let's Musicise — Classroom music method for primary schools.
Reflections — Essays on Balkan music theory, faith, and society.
News
From Constantinople to Hawick: A Rhythmic Balkan Journey
On Sunday, 29th March 2026, starting at 7.00pm, I am going to perform at the Evergreen Hall, Hawick, Scotland, a selection of original and traditional Balkan tunes. Click to see the programme.
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Valkania Concert Listings: 42 Documented Concerts So Far
Just finished updating the concert listings of Valkania, with 42 documented concerts across London in venues like Jamboree, Rich Mix, REH (Foyer), Hootananny, Earl Haig, Luna Lounge and many more. ConcertArchives.org
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The New Valkania Website Is Live
A central hub for the Valkania world — concerts, recordings, the newsletter — all gathered in one place.
https://valkania.musicvm.com
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Valkania: ready to play gigs around London in 2026
Valkania is preparing a setlist for 2026; announcements will follow in due course.
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Song release: De Tierra Lejana Venimos | with Djanan & Ginka
A traditional Puerto Rican Christmas Carol, sang by Djanan Turan and Ginka Mastoridis
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Tabs/notation release | The First Noel Zeimbekiko Style | Guitar & Baglamas
English (Cornish) / Greek Folk Fusion.
The popular Welsh Christmas Carol is arranged in Zeimbekiko, 9/4 time signature rhythm. It's a bit of a stretch, literary speaking:-)
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Rehearsal recording: Nokjva Dojdi Mi (Come To Me Tonight) with Mariana
Macedonian Folk Ballad Fusion in 5/8 Time. Recorded on Jamulus, December 2025.
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Draft Tabs & Notation: The First Noel - Zeimbekiko Style, 9/4 Time
Preparing guitar and baglamas tabs as well as standard notation for an arrangement of this Welsh Christmas Carol that I recorded in 2012. To be published on Patreon these days.
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Song Release: All Poor Man and Humble (recorded 2009)
A Christmas Carol arranged as a rock ballad.
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