Söndörgő, a Hungarian band, is celebrated for blending traditional music, classical sophistication, rock energy, and Bartók's purity. Formed over 25 years ago, the group comprises three brothers (Áron, Benjamin, and Salamon Eredics) and their cousin (Dávid Eredics), all rooted in the musical legacy of the Vujicsics Ensemble.
Their primary instrument is the tambura, central to Serbian and Hungarian folk music, complemented by wind instruments and the accordion. Labelled as "world music," their 2014 album Tamburocket topped European world music charts and was highly acclaimed by Songlines and fRoots magazines.
Söndörgő's music is a living, evolving tradition, likened to Heraclitus' ever-changing river. They aim to explore what traditional music can mean today, rather than just preserving its past forms. Their albums reflect this, with their 2019 release, Eight 8 Eight, showcasing their unique style beyond conventional genres.
In 2020, the pandemic paused their touring, prompting reflection and a lineup change: Attila Buzás was replaced by Ábel Dénes. Despite the break, they continued creating new music, blending structured compositions with improvisations, inspired by diverse, pure sources.
In 2024, Söndörgő signed with Ground Up Music and released the album Gyezz, featuring jazz saxophonist Chris Potter.