Tamás Kobzos Kiss

performing artist, music teacher

Debrecen, 30 May 1950 – Budapest, 8 November 2015

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–2015)

Tamás Kobzos Kiss is an extremely versatile creator and performer, who has made a significant contribution as a teacher and school principal, but has also been involved in collecting folk music. After receiving the Kossuth Prize [the most prestigious cultural award in Hungary] he told the MTI (The National News Agency): “I can't separate the balladeer, the teacher and the folk music researcher in myself.

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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2011

governmental award

Franz Liszt Award

The highest musical award granted by the Hungarian state in recognition of outstanding musical and performing arts achievements.

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1998

governmental award

Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

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1975

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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