Boban Marković Orkestar, Söndörgő, Góbé
The most famous Serbian trumpeter, Boban Marković and his band are returning guests to Hungary, and this is no coincidence: our country is at the heart of the group. They have proven on numerous occasions that Hungarians can really have fun with music that combines Balkan and European musical traditions. Boban Marković has been one of the best trumpeters in Serbia for four decades, and even in the world, and he has also contributed to the music for the Kusturica film Underground and Arizona Dreamers.
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But it's not just his musical history that goes back decades: this year, the Söndörgő is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Their primary instrument is the tambura, popular in both Serbian and Hungarian folk music, but various wind instruments and the accordion are just as important elements of the Söndörgő sound. One of the most exciting and successful bands on the world music scene, they have toured the world from Szentendre, demonstrating their innovative approach to their southern Slavic musical roots.
And if all that wasn't enough, the evening will open with Góbé, a band that blends folk with modern and classical influences, and adventures between folk and popular music styles.
Budapest Park
Budapest Park, the biggest and coolest open air concert venue of the city hosts the cream of the crop in foreign and domestic mainstream music every year. At first glance, it might seem like the Park is very much out of town, but this is far from the truth - and since the soundsystem was completely renovated last season, we can only recommend the venue even more.