Hurdy-Gang
The formation has proven at a number of national festivals, how that smart verbunk had been interpreted way back in time.
The basis of their repertoire is mainly Hungarian music, enriched by latin, mostly Cuban and Brazilian rythms and harmonies, but traditional elements of related Asian nations can also be traced in their music. All members of the band have been dealing with Hungarian folk music since their childhood, so relying on solid foundations in folk music, they can blend it with other genres authentically and genuinely.
They build on bourdon music when compiling their sounding. The hurdy-gurdy enjoys central attention in the band, but other instruments equally add their parts.
The rivalry of the hurdy-gurdy and the dulcimer, their fully complementary twirls by pushing the instrument’s technical boundaries as well as the accompaniment of the percussionist who is a master in jazz and Latin rhythms, provide a virtuoso and unique sounding.
Members of the band regularly play together with famous and prominent artists, such as Márta Sebestyén, János Nagy, Edina Mókus Szirtes, Kornél Mogyoró, Judit Andrejszky.
Members:
Ifj. SZERÉNYI Béla - hurdy-gurdy, tárogató, Eb-clarinette
ZIMBER Ferenc - cimbalom (Hungarian dulcimer)
BUZÁS Áron - tapan, darbuka, cajon, conga, bongo, cymbal
Discography:
Bits and Pieces (2017)
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