Ando Drom
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Ando Drom are a Roma (i.e. "Gypsy") music ensemble from Hungary
, founded in 1984. "Ando drom" means "on the road" in the Romany language.
They have devoted themselves to the preservation and continued evolution of the traditional music of their culture. Their musical director is multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jeno Zsigó and Mónika Juhász Miczura ("Mitsou")
has sung with them for many years. They have also featured guest musicians from the French group Bratsch
and the cimbalom virtuoso Kálmán Balogh
. They were twice winners of the Hungarian Nivo prize.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, founded in 1984. "Ando drom" means "on the road" in the Romany language.
They have devoted themselves to the preservation and continued evolution of the traditional music of their culture. Their musical director is multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jeno Zsigó and Mónika Juhász Miczura ("Mitsou")
Mónika Juhász Miczura
Mónika Juhász Miczura is a Hungarian Roma singer, also known as "Mitsu" and "Mitsou". She is a former member of the highly acclaimed folk ensemble Ando Drom, and a founding member of the electronic/world music group Mitsoura. Her voice is widely considered unique...
has sung with them for many years. They have also featured guest musicians from the French group Bratsch
Bratsch (band)
Bratsch are a French-based music ensemble using influences from Roma music, klezmer, jazz and many diverse folk traditions. The group was formed in 1975 by guitarist Dan Gharibian and violinist Bruno Girard, and has released more than ten albums to date...
and the cimbalom virtuoso Kálmán Balogh
Kálmán Balogh
Kálmán Balogh is one of the foremost Hungarian cimbalom players, descending from a famous dynasty of Hungarian Gypsy musicians. His virtuosity is matched only by his understanding and respect of his heritage. A graduate of Franz Liszt Academy of Music of Budapest, he has completed many successful...
. They were twice winners of the Hungarian Nivo prize.