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The Transylvanian band BAROZDA (which means Furrow) was formed in 1976 in the town of Csikszereda (Miercurea-Ciuc), Romania. The band learned the traditional Hungarian folk music from its roots, taught and inspired by village musicians, travelling all over Transylvania.

At this time of late 70's, Barozda was in the frontline of those taking the original forms and traditions of the folk music to the city stages and founding dance houses where the music was brought to a wider and younger range of audience, setting the standard of the great Hungarian "tanchaz" movement in Transylvania.

In 1986 the political pressure became hard on the ethnic Hungarians and forced the band to leave its native fields behind. Members at time Imre Bokor, Jozsef Simo and Lajos Toro emigrated to Sweden.

Having become an appointed and popular group of musicians, Barozda was soon a frequent performer at Swedish festivals and nationally known folk music clubs. Western years also included invitations to Austria, Germany, Hungary and Switzerland, and featured appearances on Swedish national radio as well as TV shows.

ANDREA GERAK & BAROZDA present the songs they performed at Brugges Festival in November 2006. Most of the tracks are live recordings - just as if you attended one of their performances. Take the CD and enjoy your private concert!

Andrea Gerak - voice
Barozda: Csongor Simo - violin
Lajos Toro - 3-stringed viola, jew's harp, flute
Jozsef Simo - double bass

Track list:
1. Dance suite from Dombo (Transylvania)
2. Dance suite from Ozd
3. Wedding songs 4. Men's dance from Kalotaszeg
5. Csardas from Marosszek 6. Jew's harp music
7. Edes Gergelem
8. Dance suite (Moldova)
9. Dance suite from Mezoseg
10. Folk songs from Domahaza 11. Dance suite from Szatmar
Total time: 41:13