WOMEX20 Artist Award - Mónika Lakatos

For 2020, the Artist Award goes to Mónika Lakatos. Watch Mónika Lakatos talking about her life, background and the Hungarian and Gypsy culture.

It is for her commitment to the Olah people and their music, for her mission to ensure that female Romani voices can be heard on the world stage and for her highest personal artistry as a performer that Mónika Lakatos is presented with the WOMEX 20 Artist Award.

The Artist award recognises the achievements of an individual artist or a musical group, and celebrates those who excel in the mastery of musical craft, who embody artistic distinction, dynamism and creativity, who use music as a medium of positive change, and offer a unique and committed vision.

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