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Improvisations for violin and gipsy ensemble comprised of strings, 3 clarinets, and cimbalom

A book containing sheet music for Hungarian songs written by various artists.

Gypsy violin music by American Hungarian-Slovak Gypsies

énekhangra, zongorakîséttel (Hungarian)
[singing, with piano]

Monograph on the history of Roma-Gypsy violin and cimbalom bands in the United States (donated to the Conservatory Library circulating collection by Steve Piskor)

The song book, Gypsy Memories, is compiled with songs as played by Harry Horlick and his A&P Gypsies. Born in Kiev, Russia Horlick was a violinist who performed in various venues until he was drafted into the Russian army during WWI. When he was…

This is a vinyl record of songs performed by Sándor Lakatos and his Gypsy Band, an instrumental group from 1960s Hungary. The album is from 1965 and in English is titled Budapest at Night. Lakatos was a violin player who's family had a long history…

Three records included in the vinyl, two of which are identical, by Sándor and His Gypsy Orchestra. Sándor Lakatos (1924-1994) was the violinist and leader of the orchestra. They began by primarily playing in Budapest restaurants, performing at a…

An online resource combining short essays on music, dance, and other traditions of diverse Romani peoples from different parts of Europe with audio and visual media.

Monograph on enthusiasts of Balkan music traditions in the United States

The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble was formed in 1951 by Gypsy players from various cafes and restaurants around the county, primarily from Budapest (Hooker). On this record composers such as Liszt and Brahms are found along with traditional tunes.…

Performances of Hungarian folk songs and czardas

A book containing 92 Hungarian songs (with musical notation and lyrics)

A vinyl recording of the Rayko Orchestra performing various popular songs, sung by Katalin Urbán and directed by József Lendvai-Csósci. The Rayko, or Rajko, Orchestra, was founded in 1952 by Ivo Csampai and was directed by Pal Szigeti from 1950 to…