Lili Fundak-Kaszai is one of Hungary’s most creative, enterprising, and highly acclaimed folk dancers and singers.  She co-directs the prolific Angyalföldi Vadrozsa Ensemble, is a former winner of the Fölszállott a Páva nationally televised folk competition, and is a brilliant singer who has performed widely with the world music sensation Besh o droM and the internationally-known Zagyva Folk Band.  

Interview highlights:  

- the secret recipe in growing and maintaining a large folkdance group in Hungary; 

- how an unlikely phone call led to her joining Besh o droM; 

- challenges to excelling in a generally male-dominated folkdance world; 

- what winning the Fölszállott a Páva did for her career; and 

- tips on how to draw inspiration for folkdance choreographies.  

Released on December 27, 2020.

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. Read more at www.kalmanmagyar.com.