The Karavan Familia, a unique family band formed by parents and their children in 2004, has created its own world in recent years in the wake of Gipsy vocal traditions. With their repertoire, they proved that Gipsy music is intelligent and witty, wise and inclusive. The source of their melodies is not a region or a Roma ethnic group, but the cultural and musical heritage of the Gipsies in Europe. In addition to the various, typical European Gipsy music styles, the atmosphere of Latin music, blues or pop music can be felt in their songs – all of which gave birth to world-music that has never been heard before. In addition to diversity, however, the Karavan Familia is able to retainits own style, which is both youthful and respectful of tradition, fun and lovable.

The basis of their inimitable orchestral sound is the polyphony of 4 vocals, which, supplemented by two instruments (guitar, bass guitar), convey a harmony from which nothing is missing. On the stage, where 3 generations stand before the audience, we can gain a glimpse into the life of a family, we can be part of their story. The parents, the children and the oldest grandchild preserve and keep alive the valuable traditions of 2 cultures, as the Gipsy and Hungarian cultural traditions are decisive in the life of the Karaván Família. They also sing their songs in the Gipsy and Hungarian languages, emphasizing that both cultures are equally important to them. They do all this as 1 family, the power of love and harmony are an essential part of the special radiance that emanates from the Karavan Familia.

They have toured Europe for the past 20 years with their concerts. Karavan Familia is regular guest at the hungarian clubs, festivals and events. They have collaborated with performers such as Boban Markovic, Kálmán Balogh or Veronika Harcsa. Starting from Gipsy folk music, Karavan Familia boldly uses and combines different musical styles, making them easily accessible.

Change and constancy – these two concepts best characterize the musical world of Karavan Familia, which has been operating for more than 20 years. Constancy in terms of the Gipsy cultural traditions, in which their songs are deeply rooted, and change in terms of continuous renewal, as the family’s definite goal since the beginning has been to develop an independent repertoire, with individual arrangements, their own compositions, and an instrumentation and soundscape that are unique to them.

Although music is their lifeblood, they also have a civilian occupation, which can be considered more of a profession. Father and daughter, Niki, work in the media (Duna Television and Kossuth Radio) to widely introduce Gipsy culture and Gipsy traditional values. István also chose an art-related career, working in an international film production agency, where creativity is equally essential. The younger daughter, Vanda, is still a student, and Ica provides the warmth of the family as a full-time wife, mother, and grandmother. His profession is the most valuable and important of all.
Niki’s little son, Milánka, has been on stage since he was one and a half years old, where he can absorb the Gipsy melodies, the instruments, music and dance are a homely environment for him. His musicality and interest allow him to later become an active and full-fledged member of the ensemble, bring new color to the life of Karavan Familia, and then carry these values ​​and traditions further. So the story continues…