Nadka Karadjova

Nadka Karadzhova (; 1937 – 2011) was one of Bulgaria's most noted folk singers and the first to become internationally known. She was born in Tri Voditsi in the region of Pazardzhik in 1937 into a family of singers.

In 1953, at only 16 years of age, Nadka Karadzhouva joined the State Ensemble under the direction of Filip Kutev. She remained a soloist with the ensemble for 40 years, performing across Europe, Asia, and America.

Her most noted hit was Zablelyalo mi aguntze (A Lambkin has commenced bleating) which in 1979 became a UK hit. On receiving news of her death Tsetska Tsacheva, the President of the Bulgarian National Assembly, wrote a condolatory address: