Zoltán Juhász

folk musician, ethnomusicologist

Budapest, 9 March 1955

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–)

Zoltán Juhász, born on 9 March 1955, decided in a single moment what his vocation would be after hearing a recording of a furulya [traditional duct flute] player from Ghimeș (Gyimes). By profession he is an electrical engineer, working in the field of learning algorithms and artificial intelligence

Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit

The Hungarian Cross of Merit may be awarded to Hungarian and foreign citizens who have achieved outstanding merits in promoting and supporting the interests of an independent and democratic Hungary, with separate civilian and military divisions.

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1978

governmental award

Young Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to young (15-35 years old) creators and performing artists who have achieved outstanding individual accomplishments in specific branches of folk art.

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