Alhana

Alhana is a Hungarian folk ensemble that blends traditional instrumentation with contemporary arrangements. Their debut album 'Sárkány Orei' brought them international attention, with its title track becoming associated with environmental themes. The group's core members include Csaba Herczku on vocals and tarogató, Mihály György on vocals and citera, Zoltán Balogh on vocals and drums, Viktor Varga on vocals and bagpipes, and Péter Bögöly.

Their music draws from Hungarian folk traditions while incorporating modern elements, which has drawn both appreciation and criticism from different quarters. Beyond 'Sárkány Orei', they've released albums like 'Tánc a Halál Urával' and 'A Boszorkányok Ideje' that explore themes of mortality, magic, and human resilience.

Songs like 'A Zafír Égen Túl', 'Álomvilág', 'Árnyékdal', and 'Az Ördög Csókja' represent their approach to creating atmospheric music that feels both ancient and contemporary. They work with traditional instruments including tarogató, citera, and bagpipes while developing arrangements that feel current.