Active from 1978 | Genres World, Folk | |
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Members Gusztáv Varga, Ágnes Künstler, József Balogh, József Nagy Albums Black Fire, Gypsy Folk Songs Record labels Hungaroton, Bahia Music, Hungaroton Classics Collection, Hungaroton-Gong Similar Ando Drom, Ternipe, Etnorom, Romanyi Rota, Parno Graszt | ||
Kalyi Jag (Romani for "Black Fire") is a Hungarian Romani folk music group.
The group was founded in Budapest by Vlach Roma members who originated from the Szatmár county. It had roots in the Táncház movement. They were named Young Masters of Folk Art in 1979. The first album was released in 1987 and became a success.
The music is based on traditional Romani music, primarily Vlach Roma music, with some modernization in the interpretations and the group has included instruments as the guitar and the mandolin.
Their music style inspired other Romani groups in Hungary. The group is popular in the Roma population in Hungary and neighbouring countries and has held concerts in many European countries.
Early members were
Songs
Tuke BahhKaringszo me phirav: Gypsy folk songs from Hungary · 1990
Mori Shej - Sabina2001
Oh - My God - Who Is ThereHungarian Gypsy Folk Songs · 1989