Colleen Bertsch has a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology with a focus on Transylvanian music, and is the lead violinist of Szaszka.  Interview highlights:     

- transitioning from the traditional classical to the village folk world; 

- what it takes to be an ethnomusicologist;

- travel adventures in Transylvania on a Fulbright scholarship; and 

- the time a group of musicians from Kalotaszeg came to her rescue.  

Released on August 21, 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. at www.kalmanmagyar.com.

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