'Ando Drom (On the Road)
Gypsy folklore group was founded in Budapest 1984. This was their first
release and is on their own label.
They make their own arrangements as well as composing their own material.
The songs are sung in Gypsy Language, accompanied by
guitar, mandolin and tambura; for percussion they use spoons, jugs, wooden
through and oral bass.
The group generally performs with 8 members, but for their concerts they
also often invite young talented Gypsy musicians as special guests.
Since the members come from different segments of the Hungarian Gypsy
population, the group presents a wide range of styles and variations
within Gypsy music and culture. They present the traditional music and dances of the Gypsy people in an
authentic and, at the same time, modern way.
In addition to their concert tours abroad, they often perform in Hungary,
where Ando Drom is considered to be one of the most renowned Gypsy
folklore groups. They were honoured twice with "Nívó-díj", a
high Hungarian musical award.'