Mónika Juhász Miczura
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Mónika Juhász Miczura is a Hungarian Roma (or "Gypsy") singer, also known as "Mitsu" and "Mitsou". She is a former member of the highly acclaimed folk ensemble Ando Drom
, and a founding member of the electronic/world music group Mitsoura. Her voice is widely considered unique. She has contributed to film soundtracks; in Tony Gatlif
's film Gadjo dilo
(1997) she provided the voice of an unseen singer pivotal to the story. She has also sung in the films Kísértések (2002), Swing (2002), Vengo (2000) (uncredited) and Je suis né d'une cigogne (1999). Together with former members of Ando Drom she formed the ensemble Mitsoura that released two albums so far: Mitsoura (2003) and Dura Dura Dura (2008). In addition, she has been a guest artist on the albums of other internationally renowned groups, including Fanfare Ciocărlia
's Kings and Queens (2007), Bratsch
's Rien Dans Les Poches (2000) and Besh O Drom
's Once I Catch the Devil (2006), GYI! (2005) and Can't Make Me! - Nekemtenemmutogatol (2003). She is also a member of the "Global Vocal Meeting" project.
Ando Drom
Ando Drom are a Roma music ensemble from Hungary, founded in 1984. "Ando drom" means "on the road" in the Romany language.They have devoted themselves to the preservation and continued evolution of the traditional music of their culture...
, and a founding member of the electronic/world music group Mitsoura. Her voice is widely considered unique. She has contributed to film soundtracks; in Tony Gatlif
Tony Gatlif
Tony Gatlif is a French film director of Romani ethnicity who also works as a screenwriter, composer, actor, and producer.- Biography :...
's film Gadjo dilo
Gadjo dilo
Gadjo dilo is a 1997 film, directed and written by Tony Gatlif. The title means "Crazy Gadjo [non-Gypsy]" in Romani.Most of the film was shot at the village of Creţuleşti some kilometers from Bucharest and some of the actors are local Romani people.-Plot:...
(1997) she provided the voice of an unseen singer pivotal to the story. She has also sung in the films Kísértések (2002), Swing (2002), Vengo (2000) (uncredited) and Je suis né d'une cigogne (1999). Together with former members of Ando Drom she formed the ensemble Mitsoura that released two albums so far: Mitsoura (2003) and Dura Dura Dura (2008). In addition, she has been a guest artist on the albums of other internationally renowned groups, including Fanfare Ciocărlia
Fanfare Ciocarlia
Fanfare Ciocărlia is a popular twelve-piece Romani brass band from the northeastern Romanian village of Zece Prăjini. The band began as a loose assemblage of part-time musicians playing at local weddings and baptisms. In October 1996, the German sound engineer and record producer Henry Ernst...
's Kings and Queens (2007), Bratsch
Bratsch (band)
Bratsch are a French-based music ensemble using influences from Roma music, klezmer, jazz and many diverse folk traditions. The group was formed in 1975 by guitarist Dan Gharibian and violinist Bruno Girard, and has released more than ten albums to date...
's Rien Dans Les Poches (2000) and Besh O Drom
Besh O Drom
Besh o droM is a Hungarian music group. Their music blends folk and contemporary instruments , in styles ranging from jazz to world music...
's Once I Catch the Devil (2006), GYI! (2005) and Can't Make Me! - Nekemtenemmutogatol (2003). She is also a member of the "Global Vocal Meeting" project.