When they play the spacious, airy Szabadidokozpont it generally means there will be dancing until late with guest DJs. M2 Metro to Blaha Lujza ter. The Tukros Ensemble are not only musicians, but serious students of music as well. They research and play Hungarian folk music from the Szatmar region of north-eastern Hungary and the Mezoseg region of Transylvania, which is now part of Romania but is considered by many as the seat of Hungarian folk. They strive for true renditions of the old music using a traditional arrangement of violin, viola and double bass, occasionally supplemented by the slightly less traditional cymbalom.
Audience participation is encouraged and there is often bi-lingual dance instruction.
Roots Edain Edain, one of a growing number of Hungarian bands performing Irish music, does an impressive job of reproducing traditional songs. Although the story of a Sean-Nos song is important, a good singer can make the music beautiful for those who don't understand Irish. The instrumentalists in this quartet are talented as well, especially Katalin Asmany, who plays whistles and flute. Dancing will be encouraged. M2 to Moskva ter, then 56 Tram.