Mateusz Etynkowski lives in Zakopane (Poland), grew up in Toronto (Canada), and has been at the forefront of the Carpathian folk music and dance revival scene for decades. Interview highlights:

• delving into the music and dance of Carpathian Mountain regions, from Poland’s Podhale to Transylvania’s Gyimes;

• the good and bad of the “Polish Tanchaz” movement;

• the miracle of music and child development;

• adopting folklore as a lifestyle; and

• the lasting impact of influential mentors.

Released on October 18, 2020.

Tanchaz Talk is the world’s only English-language program focusing primarily on Hungarian folk music.

“Tanchaz Talk Interviews” features long-form interviews with a wide range of guests appearing on the program.

More (non-interview) episodes of Tanchaz Talk, featuring a mix of music and stories, are available on www.tanchaz.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/kalmanmagyar.

Host Kalman Magyar (Öcsi) is one of North America’s leading Hungarian folk musicians and personalities. Read more at www.kalmanmagyar.com.