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Hong Kong Bahouki, are predominantly a Celtic folk group but can easily change to other styles depending on the needs of the punters. Their musical catalogue includes: Irish & Scottish traditional and contemporary songs/dances, songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, Country & Western songs. Gaelic Gall, Craic band from Hong Kong. Top   Hungary Dances of the Jászság and Songs of Jászság, document by Mike Gordona Folk Music, Dance & Handicraft in Hungary, some info about several Hungarian groups (Ando Drom, Kálmán Balogh, Bekecs, Csík, Dûvõ, Falkafolk, Galga, Magyar Tekerõzenekar, Vándor Vokál, Zurgó). Magyar Folklor, a new page with information about upcoming performances by and workshops with Hungarian dancers and musicians. Ando Drom, presents a wide range of Hungarian Gypsy styles and variations within Gypsy music and culture. They perform on a high artistic level and present the traditional music and dances of the Gypsy people in an authentic, at the same time modern way. Arasinda, their pieces are based on Turkish tradition supplemented by the individual improvisations of the members of the group. The particular sound of Arasinda arouse from mingling authentic Turkish folk with ethno-jazz. Besh o droM's music is inspired by Balkan, Hungarian and Romanian Gypsy tunes and Middle Eastern traditional music. They interpret this music in their unique style, mixing various musical genres and backgrounds. Most of the tunes they play are traditional but they take the liberty to use any tunes they really like and enjoy. Bran, since they are first Hungarians, having their own culture, it is never pure Irish or Breton music they play, but their own interpretations and compositions. In fact, they are in between two cultures, and try to mix them together. Cifra Ensemble, play original Hungarian and Rumanian folk music, the traditional Hungarian gypsy tunes played in the restaurants and the different popular melodies known all over the world. Csík Band, which plays traditional peasant folk music, was formed in Kecskemét in 1988. The programme of the band consists mainly of authentic, traditional Hungarian and Romanian soings and music from Hungary and Transylvania. Dagda, plays Scottish and Irish folk music in pubs and concert halls, ceilidhs, balls and special events such as weddings. Drum 'n' Beer, Celtic music. (in Hungarian) Eszten´s Együttes, was formed in 2003 in Miskolc, North-East Hungary. The group plays the traditional folk music of the csango people, but they also play Rumanian folk music of Moldva and Walachia. Andrea Gerak, is mostly involved in singing. She sings Hungarian folk songs as her main profile, performing them without accompaniement or as World Fusion, with electronical instruments. Other styles can be also found in her repertoire: pop, rock, jazz and musical tunes. Greenfields, Celtic music. (in Hungarian) Hétrét, is a group from South-western Hungary, a part of the country that has always been the melting pot of different cultures and traditions (Hungary, Austria and Slovenia). Hetret originally played traditional Irish music and later made its repertoire more colorful with Transylvanian, Balkan, Moldavian and Finnish musical elements. Jánosi Ensemble, the music of the ensemble illustrates the Hungarian instrumental folk music in an old traditional style of performance. Kerekes együttes. Hungarian folk music with jazz and blues elements (in Hungarian) Kolompos Folk Music Ensemble, try to interpret the Hungarian folk music inheritance and Rumanian, Southern Slavian, Balkan, Turkish and Little Asian musical pieces the best way possible. But they also like to adapt the tunes of old masters and turn them into their unique compositions. (in Hungarian) Ivan Lantos, graduate of the Bela Bartok Conservatory (Budapest) in traditional double bass and jazz, he soon made a name for himself with his non-conformist views. Escaping from the groves of classical academism, he was initialy drawn to jazz but gradually abandoned it in favour of traditional Balkan music. He is involved in a large number of different (crossover) musical projects. He lives in France since 1980. Irén Lovász, her singing career is rooted in the folk poetry and traditional culture of the Hungarian peasantry, which pervaded her childhood and still defines her values and worldview today. In the 1980's she belonged to the Hungarian folk music revival, but, after several projects, in 2005 she set up a new band which music is based on archaic Hungarian folk songs, sacred songs and medieval Gregorian chants in an ethno-jazz, worldmusic, crossover. Méta, Hungarian folk music band. MéZ, they keep on spreading the heritage of Celtic traditional music with their special blend of Celtic folk, Hungarian folk, jazz, rock, and classical music, which could be best described by the term "world music". Muszikás, is the most popular and most renowned ensemble in Hungary and worldwide playing the traditional Hungarian folk music. Their performance is an exciting musical experience, the audience are transferred back to the remote Hungarian village atmosphere where the traditions survived the centuries. Bea Palya, in the course of her career as folk singer, she has participated in numerous projects which present a wide scale of music. She has always found interest in the cross-reference and fusion of various genres - thus, besides Hungarian folklore, she has devoted herself to Bulgarian, Gipsy, and Turkish folk music as well as Indian classical music. Parno Graszt, is a fantastic Gypsy band from North East Hungary. The music they play is an integral part of everyday life in their vibrant village community. (in Hungarian) Pikó és Bandája. (in Hungarian) Romano Drom, reflects as well the tradition and the modernity of the Oláh gipsy music. The power of their traditional music is in the voices and vocal games but also the use of romani language as their mother tongue. Romano Drom's music is characterized for its masculine energy and sincerity and it is probably the only group who has succeeded in integrating a powerful instrumentation, which gives us a sound colour never reached in this music before. Beáta Salamon, is an Hungarian fiddler. Currently she is lead violinist of Méta Band, lead violinist of the Hungarian National Folk Dance Group, and folk-violin teacher at the Pikéthy Tibor Music High School in Vác. Márta Sebestyán, was educated at Miklós Radnóti Grammar School, Budapest. She has sung regularly and recorded with the Hungarian folk group Muzsikás. She is known for adaptations of Somogy and Erdély folk songs, and she has also adapted Hindi, Yiddish, Bulgarian, Slovak etc. folk songs to traditional Hungarian style. Táltos Ensemble, thier principal aim is to introduce traditional folk music from the Hungarian speech area - from the Carpathian basin - and also to save its values, to show authentically its special, old sounds. Tanac Folk Dance Ensemble, is the most important representative of Croatian folkculture in Hungary. In its repertoire one can also find the folk dances of neighboring countries and dance compositions based on the works of the great Hungarian composer Bela Bartok. Tatros Ensemble, collect and learn the archaic traditions - first of all instrumental and vocal music, dance and customs - at the original spot. Téka Ensemble, plays authentic Hungarian peasant music. Their repertoire emphasizes the traditional style of playing and the original feeling of folk music. Vándor Vokál, musical education, coupled with regular participation in field - recording trips have helped the members to master the versatility of melodies and styles characteristic of East European and Balkan folk music. The group has been actively involved in the music life of Hungary, performing in various folk music clubs, dance houses and festivals, in addition to several recordings on various folk music albums. Vizönto, is one of the groups of the Hungarian folk revival. Nevertheless, one can't describe their music as typical folkmusic but rather than as "folktemporaine": they use traditional melody and old text and mix it with influences from other countries, classical music, pop music and even jazz. Zengo együttes, seek relevant contemporary forms for the treasures of traditional music. The interpolation of the dynamic, tight-knit rhythms and the dense sound of this musical world into contemporary sound proves an exciting challenge. Top
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