Endorsements

Hungarian music transcends boundaries—national, cultural, political, instrumental, and even linguistic. This unique bilingual songbook offers both musicians and beginners an accessible guide to performing Hungarian music that delights audiences at parties, cultural gatherings, and campfires alike. Featuring everything from centuries-old folk melodies to beloved Christmas tunes, Songs from Beyond the Seven Seas – Hungarian Songs for Everyday Life in the Diaspora revives the spirit of traditional songbooks and brings together the most popular and requested pieces celebrated across the Hungarian diaspora.

— Kalman Magyar (musician, lawyer, and Pro Cultura Hungarica award recipient – kalmanmagyar.com)

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This much-needed music textbook opens the door, with brilliant simplicity, to the world of ukulele playing and Hungarian songs, folk and other alike. It is firmly rooted in real teaching experience: the material has been shaped and refined through years of use in numerous children’s camps and adult education programs.

Its practical, accessible guidance makes it especially valuable not only for beginners, but also for those who may have struggled with guitar in the past or are only now discovering instrumental music. One of the book’s greatest strengths is its well-organized, easy-to-search collection of sheet music, which offers a reliable foundation for celebrating Hungarian holidays and special occasions throughout the year.

It is an outstanding resource for teachers and group leaders, and is highly recommended to anyone who would like to experience the memorable days of the year through singing and shared community.

— Etelka Keszei (Scoutmaster, 77th Béri Balogh Ádám Boy Scout Troop and 43rd Losárdy Zsuzsanna Girl Scout Troop, United States)