10 Treurenberg, 1000 Brussels
The Muzsikás ensemble has a career spanning over 50 years. Their wide range of instruments and musical versatility enable them to perform with passion the music of the oral tradition, enriched by forays into classical music, klezmer, jazz and even alternative rock. Their appearance in Brussels is enhanced by the presence of singer Hanga Kacsó, one of the rising stars of the Hungarian music scene.
The winners of the WOMEX Award for World Music, after 50 years of their unrivaled career, MUZSIKÁS is the most renowned and popular Hungarian folk music ensemble worldwide. MUZSIKÁS pioneered the global popularity of Hungarian folk music that is now a well-established niche in the roots and world music scenes. Due to their unique musical skills, instrumental knowledge and musical versatility, they can cope with playing on different music scenes, collaborating with various noted musicians and groups, from folk and world-music to classical, klezmer and jazz, and even to alternative rock music. They have already presented their exceptional live performances at the greatest festivals and in the most significant concert halls, such as the Carnegie Hall in New York.
The program is organized with the support of the National Fund for Culture (NKA).