44th National Táncház Festival & Fair • 4–6 April 2025
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Szászcsávás Band (ROM), Šukovci (SLO) – Programme of House of Music
At this event, two still-active village Gypsy bands with very similar energy will take the stage. One hails from the settlement of Szászcsávás (Ceuaș) in Transylvania, the other from Feketebalog (Čierny Balog) in the heart of Slovakia – the former is the Szászcsávás Band and the latter Šukovci. Another shared quality between the two is that they are both marked by a dynasty-like structure, with musical knowledge passed down from father to son. Though the Szászcsávás Band has established a name in Hungarian circles through the revival scene in the Carpathian Basin, they have also conquered stages around the world – one of their best-known albums is a recording of a concert in Chicago. They are guaranteed to wow the audience with their irresistible, pioneering stage presence as they perform the repertoire of the region as part of our Landscapes and Music programme series. The Concert Hall will have a mix of seated and standing areas, so we are especially looking forward to welcoming people in the mood to dance – though everyone is sure to get that way sooner or later!