In contrast to Fran Palermo's energetic world of rock, dance and festival anthems, Henri Gonzo és a Papírsárkányok (Henri Gonzo and the Kites) invite us to a more tranquil, introspective musical world that features classical instrumentation - not to mention musicians with classical music training - and poetic Hungarian language lyrics. The core of the band began to coalesce at the start of 2021, with a one-month intimate and more relaxed songwriting process that saw Gonzo locked up in a small apartment in the Buda Castle District with two fellow musicians, keyboard player Zazie Farkas and bass guitarist Issiaga Camara. As the songs slowly but surely started to find their form, so the band itself began to take shape. In addition to Farkas, who studied at the Liszt Academy, they were also joined by two other classically trained musicians (a cellist and a percussionist), Gábor Árvay from Fran Palermo, and another guitarist, Máté Németh. Henri's lyrics draw inspiration from numerous literary influences, from György Petri to Arthur Rimbaud and the poetry of Ancient Greece, while the band's sound is an inspired blend of pop and classical music. Adding some brand new songs to their repertoire and enhanced by guest musicians and neo-classicist instrumentation, the band will showcase their unique world.

Presented by: Müpa Budapest