MuzsikásCountry of origin:Hungary Type of music generally:Traditional Hungarian world music Status:Most recent release, Fly Bird, Fly: The Very Best of Muzsikás (compilation, 2011) See also:Muzsikás's site Comparisons:Márta Sebestyén's solo work, other eastern European folk music Covers/own material:Traditional General comments:Muzsikas is a wonderful example of a band that is able to make traditional music lively and contemporary. (Neile) Comments about live performance:Those of you who've seen Muzikas (There's two kinds of people in this world...) know how far short any written description is likely to fall. The rest of you, take what I say—no matter how exaggerated it must sound—as the smallest part of the truth. Recommended first album:Nem arról hajnallik, amerról hajnallott/The Prisoner's Song is a favourite Recordings:Dates listed here are approximate, as the various international release dates aren't well-documented on the internet
Nem arról hajnallik, amerról hajnallott/The Prisoner's SongRelease info:1982 (Hungary); 1988—Hannibal—HNCD 1341 Availability:Wide in U.S. Ecto priority:Highly recommended for fans of traditional music Group members:Márta Sebestyén—vocals, recorder Guest artists:Antal Rácz—zither Produced by:Levente Szórényi Comments:This is a delightful and enjoyable album. I like it as well if not better than the cds that have appeared under Márta Sebestyén's name. Good songs, great musicians, and very interesting vocals. (Neile) Morning StarRelease info:1997—Rykodisc—HNCD 1401 Availability:Wide in U.S. Ecto priority:Recommended for fans of traditional music Group members:Márta Sebestyén—flute, vocals Sándor Csoóri——fiddle Guest artists:Rácz Antal—zither, citera Produced by:Dániel Hamar and the Muzsikás band Comments:Apparently this is an album of studio recordings of their best-received work from their concerts. If you like world music, especially Eastern European, you will love this. They are great live. Márta Sebestyén's voice is strong throughout. Not sure why I'm not more excited by this, though—I prefer The Prisoner's Song or Blues for Transylvania or Márta Sebestyén's early solo work. (Neile) |
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