The members of Gypsy JamMAL previously learned the basics of their musical skills in the Maltese Symphony program of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service.

The Maltese Symphony program creates opportunities by connecting pedagogy, music teaching, and social and community development work, which started 13 years ago in the Monor settlement.

The success of the music education model based on the experience of success is proven by the improvement in the school results of several thousand children, as well as two university studies. Although the program is not a talent development program, it supports talented young people who want to pursue a career in music.

Gypsy JamMAL now plays in its own lineup, in its own voice. Jazz, folk music and world music coexist well in its music. The ensemble is an invited participant in more and more events, and is also the accompanying band for events of the program launched to bring the most disadvantaged villages closer together. They perform regularly, among others, at the FeteKert Café and Breakfast at the Fény Street market.

The band members are:
Martin Balogh, Nyírmihálydi – vocals
Dominik Botos, Tihamér Tarnazsadány – violin
Tihamér Botos, Tarnazsadány – double bass
León Botos, Tarnazsadány – guitar
Róbert Váradi, Erdőtelek – guitar
Rudolf Váradi, Kál – guitar

The band members are currently students of the Rajkó-Talentum Elementary Art School and Secondary School. In addition, the Maltese Symphony continues to mentor them to accompany the young musicians until they enter their profession. This is supported by the scholarship program granted by the Order of Malta and the Malta Symphony’s cooperating partner, the internationally renowned Danubia Orchestra. This led to the founding of Gypsy JamMAL.

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