“I wanted freedom,” he says. “Freedom from rent, from heating bills, from the constant pressure of schedules. I googled places where there is no winter, where mountains and ocean are close to each other, and where there are no dangerous animals or insects.”
Miroslav Kazandjiev
For some musicians, music begins in classrooms or conservatories. For Evermoss, the artist name of Miroslav Kazandjiev, it began much later—and far away from the city where he grew up.
Born in Bulgaria, Miroslav spent his early years in the capital, Sofia. Like many young people living in a big city, his days were structured around work and routine. Life moved quickly, leaving little space for creative exploration or personal passions.
In his early twenties, he made a decision that would change everything. Feeling disconnected from the rhythm of city life, he decided to leave it behind and look for something different.
“I wanted freedom,” he says. “Freedom from rent, from heating bills, from the constant pressure of schedules. I googled places where there is no winter, where mountains and ocean are close to each other, and where there are no dangerous animals or insects.”
Two possibilities appeared: Greece and the Canary Islands.
“I chose the Canary Islands—and a few months later I found myself on La Gomera, a small island known for its wild landscapes and peaceful atmosphere.”
Unlike the large tourist destinations of the bigger islands, La Gomera attracts hikers, travelers, and nature lovers. For Miroslav, it quickly became a second home.
Listen and watch the music and videos of Miro on YouTube.
Arriving with no more than a backpack, he began living a life that many people only imagine. For more than three years, he slept only outdoors, under the open sky.
“Mornings began with birdsong and the sound of the ocean breeze moving through palm trees. The smell of saltwater and tropical fruit filled the air. Dates and oranges fell directly from the trees, and locals were happy to share what they had. It once felt like a dream,” he says. “I never imagined that kind of life could actually become reality. At that point in my life, such a big change felt liberating and fresh,” he continues. “I discovered a new personality in myself because suddenly I had all the free time in the world. I felt free from the cultural expectations I had grown up with. I realized I am much more of an international person. I never liked identifying too strongly with the country I was born in.”
La Gomera is also a beloved destination for travelers, artists, and musicians from around the world.
“I met many interesting artists and musicians there,” he says.
It was within this creative environment that Miroslav first encountered the instrument that would eventually shape his life.
One day on the island, he met a man who crafted flutes from natural materials. The man gave him a simple flute made from sugar cane. Curious and inspired, Miroslav decided to try making one himself.
“There was sugar cane growing wild in the riverbeds,” he explains. “I placed a piece of cane next to the flute and copied where the holes were and how the mouthpiece looked. To my surprise, the first attempt worked really well.”
Soon he began researching flute-making techniques online and experimenting with different designs. What started as a small experiment gradually became a serious passion. Over time, he crafted hundreds of flutes and developed confidence playing many different styles of the instrument.
For Miroslav, music became more than an artistic practice—it became a way to connect with people.
Making flutes
“There was sugar cane growing wild in the riverbeds,” he explains. “I placed a piece of cane next to the flute and copied where the holes were and how the mouthpiece looked. To my surprise, the first attempt worked really well.”
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“Music helped me become less introverted,” he says. “Surface-level conversations often make me lose motivation to spend time with people. Playing music together offered something deeper. Music creates a space where people can meet without needing to fill up with words.”
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Eventually Miroslav began traveling again, spending time in cities like Granada, Spain, where he met many more musicians and continued performing and crafting instruments.
Interestingly, many of the musicians he connected with abroad were Bulgarian.
“It became a new chapter in my life,” he says. “Whenever I returned home to visit my family, there were countless nights playing music with friends.”
By then, he had developed enough skill to start selling some of his handmade bamboo flutes.
Listen closely to the world around us
For Evermoss, the flute is more than an instrument. It is a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful discoveries begin when we step away from everything familiar—and listen closely to the world around us.
Then his family shared something unexpected.
After his grandfather had passed away, they discovered a flute among his belongings. Apparently, he used to play it secretly.
“For me that was such a special discovery,” he says. “It almost feels like my passion was in the genes, waiting for the right environment to appear.”
Today Miroslav continues to make music and flutes under the name Evermoss.
Busking in Granada, Spain, with two good friends.
“The last few years were difficult,” he says openly. “I went through some hard breakups and a long period of depression.”
Now, slowly, he feels himself returning to creativity.
“My wish for the future is simple,” he says. “To live peacefully, make music, and enjoy small things—quiet moments with friends and family.”
For Evermoss, the flute is more than an instrument. It is a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful discoveries begin when we step away from everything familiar—and listen closely to the world around us.
