The Band was founded in Aberdeen Scotland in 2006 by Jani Lang, a Hungarian fiddler who moved there in 2005 after touring for many years with different bands and musicians. In Aberdeen local music sessions provided the starting point for a magical mixture of musical influences and talent. That is where Jani met Tom Roche a fantastic Irish box player and Martin MacDonald a young Scottish guitar virtuoso and started to play together at local venues. Not long after they were joined by the Egyptian master of percussion, Aly Salam and Aberdeen's one and only Mike Rae on the bass. Encouraged by friends and listeners, The Jani Lang Band was born, creating a unique collaboration of Hungarian, Scottish, Irish and Egyptian musicians driven by an enthusiasm for Balkan and Gypsy music. This has developed into a shared passion and cultivated a deeper understanding of culture, language and the music. From this the Devil in A Box album has emerged. On the album they were joined by two of the most sought after musicians from Hungary, a rising star of the Gypsy music scene, singer-guitar player Guszti Balogh and the world famous cimbalom player, Kalman Balogh. After the recording the decision has been made to invite these two fantastic musicians as the members of the band, creating the final line up and the unique sound of the Jani Lang Band.
The title Devil in a Box comes from a traditional Gypsy song which says: "If I catch the devil, I lock him in a box and the more he moves the more I hit the box"
Jani Lang Band dear: Thank you for having accepted my invitation. I'm proud to have you added to my circle of musical friends. As for your own music must I say it is awfully beautiful as also is the Hungarian folk music itself. My sincere felicitations and good wishes for successful days on your musical road. I saw the video and found that all in the band are rather talented musicians, fit to set fire and enliven any slow-going bash. In case you think my simple provincial songs are worthy hearing, please check them out and send any desirable comments. A lot of sunshine from Brazil and a friendly musical embrace from your admirer,
Hi Jani Lang Band, thanks for the request! We would love to get your CD, if you are interested in getting promoted in our world music show. please contact for details!
Messechina Music Ltd. P.O.Box 49 1700 Sofia Bulgaria
Hi Jani, lovin the vid and the pics are looking good too! I am just about recovered from dancing m'sox off on Friday - and very much looking forward to doing the same at your next gig! Elaine x
hi Jani, thanks for your invitation and for praise of our music, but if you say "great music" what we have to say about your band??? jjjjjooooooooooj & wwoooooooooooooooooowwwww! it's fantastic!!! te aven bachtale!!!
For bookings contact Ian Smith at:
Frusion Agency
ian@frusion.co.uk
+44(0) 7791 699889 or
+44 (0)1629 82 62 22
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