Songlines, (Simon Broughton), April/May 2008
(4 stars) A timely reminder that Hungary has its own distinctive Roma music.
The Independent On Sunday, (Michael Church), April 13, 2008
(4 stars) Some wonderfully angular harmonies from Amaro Suno, who trawl the villages for songs.
The Independent On Sunday, (Michael Church), April 13, 2008
(4 stars) Some wonderfully angular harmonies from Amaro Suno, who trawl the villages for songs.
Album Description
As spicy as paprika and as powerful as Bulls Blood, Hungary has some of the best roots music in Europe - from the music of the Gypsy orchestras that captivated Brahms and Liszt to the Romany rap of today, from the glorious vocals of Márta Sebestyén to the wild fiddlers of Transylvania. Driven by the 'Dance House' movement that brought village music to the capital, Budapest has a lively scene and some of the best exponents including Muzsikás, Sebö and Ökrös are featured on this album. There's Hungarian music from outside the country, the music of minority cultures within, Gypsy music in several forms and contemporary sounds from those reinventing the traditions. In short, the essential guide to the tasty goulash that is Hungarian music.
