Hungary / Listening

The true spirit of Hungary is best expressed in the local music. Hungary has made many contributions to the fields of folk music, popular music and classical music. Hungarian folk music is a prominent part of the national identity and continues to play a major part in everyday’s life. Hungarian folk music has been influential on its neighboring Eastern European countries, especially Slovakia. Hungary also has very strong jazz and rock traditions, which were initially perceived as platform for the opposition against the communist regime.