The musicians on this CD have very different backgrounds, three of them are gypsy musicians, two are not, and that’s just what makes this recording special; it’s the best of both worlds.
The late Zsolt Kallai, a hungarian primas, is certainly the center of this recording. He plays lead violin while the accordion, bass, guitar and cimbalom play their solos with great virtuosity.
Tcha Limberger: guitar, violin and viola
Sándor Ürmös: cimbalom
Frederik Caelen: accordion
Herman De Rycke: double bass and vocals
Their focus is on combining the music of different cultures while remaining true to its roots.
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