Úgy szeretem (I love It That Way) - Gitana and Ďusi Band
created: 13. 06. 2022 12:27 modified: 06. 10. 2022 10:04
The folk-like song performed by the singer Gitana (stage name), her civil name is Adriana Drafiová, musical accompaniment by Ďusi Band, the folk cimbalom orchestra. In Slovakia it is known under the title We Thought It Was Raining. The song’s tempo is fast, for dancing. The video was recorded on November 19, 2021 in Prešov, The Center for Independent Culture Wave. Gitana (A. Drafiová) - vocals, Július Bandy - dulcimer, Samuel Bandy - violin, Roland Horváth - clarinet, saxophone, Kristián Bandy - viola, Július Bandy junior - double bass.
Gitana
Musical talent is her family heirloom. Gitana (Adriana Drafiová) used her gift and became an accomplished singer of mainly electro swing and gypsy swing. Already at the age of seventeen, she sang with various bands abroad, performed in Hungary with Jozef Szabo, a respected singer, and later on her years long collaboration with the Kmeťoband began. She also sang a duet with Juraj Benetin, the lead singer of Korben Dallas, which is the opening song of Pixar's animated short film Lava from 2015.
Ďusi Band
Romani family folk band from Prešov, led by the cimbalist Július Bandy. He and his three sons produce and preserve the best traditions of Romani dulcimer music in Slovakia. They perform independently or in collaboration with a wide range of Roma and non-Roma artists. The guest member is Roland Horváth (clarinet, saxophone) from Rimavská Sobota.
category: music
tags: vocal-instrumental modern folk quintet Hungarian Slovak Ďusi Band Gitana Adriana Drafiová general audience internal
Giving the Bride Away - Gitana and Ďusi Band
created: 13. 06. 2022 10:45 modified: 06. 10. 2022 09:05
The folk song performed by the singer Gitana (stage name), her civil name is Adriana Drafiová, musical accompaniment by Ďusi Band, the folk cimbalom orchestra. Depending on the region, the song is performed in various rhythmic variations, sometimes titled as The Gypsy Bride’s Wedding. The song’s tempo is fast, for dancing. The video was recorded on November 19, 2021 in Prešov, The Center for Independent Culture Wave. Gitana (A. Drafiová) - vocals, Július Bandy - dulcimer, Samuel Bandy - violin, Roland Horváth - clarinet, saxophone, Kristián Bandy - viola, Július Bandy junior - double bass.
Gitana
Musical talent is her family heirloom. Gitana (Adriana Drafiová) used her gift and became an accomplished singer of mainly electro swing and gypsy swing. Already at the age of seventeen, she sang with various bands abroad, performed in Hungary with Jozef Szabo, a respected singer, and later on her years long collaboration with the Kmeťoband began. She also sang a duet with Juraj Benetin, the lead singer of Korben Dallas, which is the opening song of Pixar's animated short film Lava from 2015.
Ďusi Band
Romani family folk band from Prešov, led by the cimbalist Július Bandy. He and his three sons produce and preserve the best traditions of Romani dulcimer music in Slovakia. They perform independently or in collaboration with a wide range of Roma and non-Roma artists. The guest member is Roland Horváth (clarinet, saxophone) from Rimavská Sobota.
category: music
tags: vocal-instrumental modern folk quintet Slovak Ďusi Band Gitana Adriana Drafiová general audience internal
Jozef Kotlár and the Band – Songs
created: 28. 04. 2022 12:37 modified: 28. 04. 2022 12:47
The concert of the Romani folk bands organised by the Folk group Ďusi Band from Prešov provided a chance for the Jozef Kotlár and his band to present their art. The video presents their performance of several dance songs.
Violin: Jozef Kozma Jr.
Cimbalom: Jozef Kozma Sr.
Viola: Jozef Kotlár
Douoble-bass: Ján Kozma
The video was recorded on November 14, 2019 in The Center for Independent Culture Wave in Prešov.
category: music
tags: instrumental modern folk quartet borrowed Jozef Kotlár and the Band general audience internal
Alexandra Kuruczová, Mário Mezei - Sostar dukhal (Why Does It Hurt)
created: 25. 04. 2022 10:18 modified: 25. 04. 2022 10:19
The song Sostar dukhal (Why It Hurts) is a modern song in a slow rhythm, which belongs to the genre of rom-pop, specifically it is a music production by Vlax Roma. It is an artificial song, but the authors of the lyrics and melody could not be identified. Probably the most famous version of this song can be found on the album of the singer L.L.Junior from Hungary, the album titled 'Köszönöm Nektek' (Thank You), from 2002. The emotional text about lost love corresponds with a contemplative way of interpretation. The digital cultural object is a video recording that was created on June 24, 2014 in the village of Zlaté Klasy. The song is interpreted by Alexandra Kuruczová.
category: music
tags: vocal modern rom-pop solo borrowed Romani Alexandra Kuruczová general audience internal
Alexandra Kuruczová, Mário Mezei - Šeje, kana dikhav tuha suno (When I Dream of You)
created: 25. 04. 2022 10:11 modified: 25. 04. 2022 10:14
The song Šeje, kana dikhav tuha suno (When I Dream of You), belongs to the genre of popular dance and entertainment songs within the music production of Vlax Roma in Slovakia. The lyrics of the song are about a man's love for a woman who regularly enters his dreams. The digital cultural object is a video recording that was created on June 24, 2014 in the village of Zlaté Klasy. The performers of the song are Alexandra Kuruczová and Mário Mezei.
category: music
tags: vocal modern rom-pop duet borrowed Romani Alexandra Kuruczová Mário Mezei general audience internal
Alexandra Kuruczová, Mário Mezei - Me tut užarav (I am Waiting for You)
created: 25. 04. 2022 10:00 modified: 25. 04. 2022 10:03
The romantic song Me tut užarav (I am Waiting for You) is a modern song that belongs to the rom-pop genre. Most likely it is an artificial song, but the author of the lyrics and music is unknown. The text is a declaration of love of a man for a woman, the man is willing to wait for her until she makes her own decision. The digital cultural object is a video recording that was created on June 24, 2014 in the village of Zlaté Klasy. The song is interpreted by Alexandra Kuruczová and Mário Mezei.
category: music
tags: vocal modern rom-pop duet borrowed Romani Alexandra Kuruczová Mário Mezei general audience internal
Alexandra Kuruczová, Mário Mezei - Sako ďives (Every Day)
created: 25. 04. 2022 09:45 modified: 25. 04. 2022 09:48
The song Sako ďives (Every day) tells about the loss of a beloved husband and father, about the inner grief of a woman and her dealing with the sudden death of a young man who was the love of her life. This type of song belongs, with its content and form, to the so-called sad songs. The performers of the song are Alexandra Kuruczová and Mário Mezei. The recording was made on June 24, 2014 in the village of Zlaté Klasy.
category: music
tags: vocal modern rom-pop duet borrowed Romani Alexandra Kuruczová Mário Mezei general audience internal
Alexandra Kuruczová, Mário Mezei - Khonik naj Devla kada sar Tu (Nobody is Like You, God)
created: 25. 04. 2022 09:35 modified: 25. 04. 2022 09:36
The song is a cover version of the original song by the singer and preacher of the London Gypsy Church (London Gypsy Church, United Kingdom: www.lgcuk.com) Ricardo Kwiek. The lyrics is inspired by biblical psalms. The song is interpreted by Alexandra Kuruczová and Mário Mezei. The language used in the lyrics is Romani, the Kalderash dialect.
category: music
tags: vocal modern rom-pop duet borrowed Romani Alexandra Kuruczová Mário Mezei general audience internal
Teri Čikoš – Where Should I go
created: 21. 03. 2022 11:12 modified: 21. 03. 2022 11:14
Teri Čikoš comes from Bratislava based family of musician dedicated to music for generations already. She carries on and continues the tradition successfully. She plays the piano, guitar, she is a student of Music and Dramatic Arts at the Conservatory. In the same time she is a teacher of singing at the Elementary School of Arts. Her single titled Pozri (Look) achieved a place among top ten most played songs on Slovak radio stations. She gives concerts with her own music group, moderates and keeps making a well designed place for herself in the field of pop culture in Slovakia.
The author of the original music and lyrics is unknown. The song is sung by Teri Čikoš. The song was recorded during the live concert at the event of the Roma Spirit on July 16, 2021 in Kežmarok.
category: music
tags: vocal-instrumental modern folk quartet author's craft Slovak Teri Čikoš general audience internal
Teri Čikoš – I Sing
created: 21. 03. 2022 09:20 modified: 21. 03. 2022 11:07
Teri Čikoš comes from Bratislava based family of musician dedicated to music for generations already. She carries on and continues the tradition successfully. She plays the piano, guitar, she is a student of Music and Dramatic Arts at the Conservatory. In the same time she is a teacher of singing at the Elementary School of Arts. Her single titled Pozri (Look) achieved a place among top ten most played songs on Slovak radio stations. She gives concerts with her own music group, moderates and keeps making a well designed place for herself in the field of pop culture in Slovakia.
The music and lyrics were written by Teri Čikoš. The song was recorded during the live concert at the event of the Roma Spirit on July 16, 2021 in Kežmarok.
category: music
tags: vocal-instrumental modern pop quartet author's craft Slovak Teri Čikoš general audience internal
