Zina Bozzay bridges together Hungarian villages and people around the world as she researches, teaches, performs, and arranges traditional Hungarian folk songs. She was born in San Francisco and lives in Budapest, was educated at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and spearheads multiple international projects including offering classes and presentations with thousands of participants every year from dozens of countries on six continents, as well as working as a mentor to artists of the Hungarian Heritage House’s International Portfolio helping them make Hungarian folk music accessible to international audiences. Interview highlights:
- how Zina grew closer to Hungarian roots
- the critical influence of mentors
- how folk singing was integrated in everyday village life, and the therapeutic effect it might have in our own lives
- tips on how to make folk music accessible to audiences worldwide
- a preview of Zina’s upcoming class series
Much more information available at www.zinabozzay.com.
Released on January 9, 2022.
Tanchaz Talk is the world’s only English-language program focusing primarily on Hungarian folk music.
“Tanchaz Talk Interviews” features long-form interviews with a wide range of guests appearing on the program. More (non-interview) episodes of Tanchaz Talk, featuring a mix of music and stories, are available on www.tanchaz.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/kalmanmagyar.
Host Kalman Magyar (Öcsi) is one of North America’s leading Hungarian folk musicians and personalities. He is also the author of the bestselling self-help memoir Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living.
Read more at www.kalmanmagyar.com.