Bachtale Apsa

The band Bachtale Apsa started playing in 2010. The head and "father" of the band is the blind musician Mário Bihári.

The name Bachtale Apsa, translated as Tears of Happiness, expresses the variety of moods and emotions that Romani music evokes memories in the listeners. Her music has influences from all traditional Romani styles – the roots of the Balkan, Hungarian, Spanish, Russian and Slovak Roma can be found in it. There are also compositions of so-called synth jazz and, of course, classic čardáš. Great vocals and brilliant musicianship in captivating rhythms are the strengths that make the band a Roma musical classic in the best sense of the word. Its basis is the accordion and piano of Mário Bihári. He is accompanied by guitarist and singer Peter Horváth. Violinist and bassist in one Adam Pospíšil and Standa Vít drummer, percussionist and provide the band with a precise rhythmic foundation. In addition, Bachtale Apsa's music is decorated with typical vocals, in which all members of the band participate.