Sylvie Paquette-Fritsch is one of the beating hearts of the Quebec-Ontario Hungarian community and a singer, musician, dancer, and co-founder of the Gyanta Hungarian Folk Band, with a wide spectrum of professional experience ranging from farming to IT.

Interview highlights:

- insights gained from traveling the world

- tips on maintaining Hungarian identity in children when your spouse isn’t Hungarian

- the power of self-help courses; the importance of the “Nők a Népzenében” Facebook page for girls and women

- dealing and coping with severe tragedy

Released on August 17, 2021.

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.