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Khanci Dos

'Bi Granica - No Limits'

Musicians:
Gusztav Eros - artisic leader, voice and vocal bass
Zsolt Balogh: guitar, voice, dancer
Peter Boda - dancer, voice, spoons, water can
Hajnalka Orsos - voice, dancer
Zsolt Kalanyos - percussion, darbuka, voice, dancer
Oliver Bozsani - violin

Label - Periferic, Hungary

From label:
"Khanci Dos was formed in 1987 in Nagtecsed (North Eastern Hungary); at first they interpreted the songs of the local Romania community. Most of the members moved to Budapest in 1991, the present formation of the band working together since 1998.

They represent the culture of the three main Romani groups living in Hungary, the so called Roungro, Vlach Rom and Boyash. Beside the friendships their aim is to give an authentic representation of the music (whether Gypsy or not), to reduce the prejudices among the different groups of Gypsies and to interpret this variegated culture on a high professional level. Completing their repertoire, beside the songs of Nagyecsed, they play self-composed pieces and Gypsy songs from around the world.'

Khanci Dos was formed in 1987 to promote understanding and acceptance of Romani culture and peoples through the universal language of music. These important tradition bearers teach and perform throughout Hungary and have performed also in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Slovenia.

Gusztav Eros:
Artisic Leader, Singer and Vocal Bass Raised in the Vlach Roma community of Northern Hungary, Gusztav has been studying and teaching Romani culture for many years and is now at Pecs University in Hungary studying Roma ethnography. A former teacher of Romani language at Europe's only Roma high school, the Gandhi High School in Hungary, Gusztav launched a student Roma band, Mirinkle (Pearls) that released a CD of the same name in 2001.

Zsolt Balogh:
Guitarist, Singer, Dancer Also a member of the Vlach Roma community in Northern Hungary, Zsolt grew up learning learning Gypsy folk dances and songs and currently dances with the Romamamor Roma flamenco band in Hungary. Performing as a singer, musician, and dancer with numerous Hungarian bands and stage productions since l992, he taught Gypsy folk dance at the Romanyi Rota Dance House and lead the Cerhara Artistic and Cultura! Association from 1997 - 1998. He has also lead various Roma youth bands and cultural programs.

Peter Boda:
Singer, Dancer, Vocals, Spoons, Water Can Growing up in the Romungro Roma community in the Danube-Tisza region of Hungary, Peter has been singing and dancing since childhood. Currently a student at Hungary's Pecs University and a primary school teacher in the town of Tiszapuspoki, he has taught folk dancing for many years and was artistic leader of the band Kaly Luludy (Black Flowers) from 1990 to 1996.

Hajnalka Orsos:
Singer, Dancer A member of the Boyash Roma community, Hajnalka studies Romani ethnography at Pecs University. She was a member of the folk band Mirinkle and attended Europe's only Romani high school.

Zsolt Kalanyos:
Percussion, Darbuka, Vocals, Dancer Zsolt comes from the Boyash Roma community. He was a student at Hungary's Gandhi High School and a member of the folk band Mirinkle. He would like to become a human rights lawyer for the Roma people.

Oliver Bozsani:
Violinist A member of the Romungro Roma community, Oliver has been playing violin since childhood and recently graduated from the prestigious Talentum International School of Art devoted to perpetuating classic Romani music traditions. He has had the privilege of performing with the Vienna Opera at the Hungarian Opera House for the 50th Jubilee Concert and Christmas Gala.

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Khanci Dos

'Bi Granica - No Limits'