Kalyi Jag (group)
Kalyi Jag (Romani for "Black Fire") is a Hungarian Romani folk music group.
The group was founded in Budapest by Vlax Roma members who originated from the Szatmár county.[1][2] It had roots in the Táncház movement. They were named Young Masters of Folk Art in 1979.[3] The first album was released in 1987 and became a success.[3]
The music is based on traditional Romani music, primarily Vlax Roma music, with some modernization in the interpretations and the group has included instruments as the guitar and the mandolin.[1]
Their music style inspired other Romani groups in Hungary. The group is popular in the Roma population in Hungary and neighbouring countries and has held concerts in many European countries.[1]
Early members were[2]
- Gusztáv Varga
- Ágnes Künstler
- József Balogh
- József Nagy
References
- ^ a b c Music of the Vlax Roma Rombase. Graz, Austria. Retrieved 13 November 2013
- ^ a b Kalyi Jag artist Biography En.fivemusic.ru. Retrieved 13 November 2013
- ^ a b The music of the Roma in Hungary Rombase. Graz, Austria. Retrieved 13 November 2013
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