During the first phase of its existence, lasting from when it formed in Kecskemét in 1988 until 2004, the Csík Band played traditional Hungarian folk music. Initially, its performance style constructed around three lead "prímás” violinists, both female and male voices as well as - something quite rare in Hungarian folk music - multiple vocal parts brought it popularity chiefly within the dance house movement, although by the turn of the millennium they were taking off as a concert band, notably with an appearance at the opening ceremonies for the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games, where they were one of the representatives of Hungarian folk music.
With their landmark 2005 album Senki nem ért semmit (Nobody Understands Anything), the Csík Band opened up a new chapter both for themselves and for Hungarian world music. While still preserving their original connection to the traditional folk music of Hungary, Slovakia and Transylvania, the band created a new style with arrangements of tunes from rock bands Quimby and Kispál és a Borz. By seamlessly integrating the popular melodies into the fabric of folk music, they succeeded in tugging at the heartstrings of fans of rock and folk music alike.
In recent years, the band has collaborated with numerous prominent figures from the world of Hungarian popular music, having performed their Daloskönyv (Songbook) concert encompassing the country's entire history of beat and rock music at the Sziget Festival with such luminaries as Levente Szörényi, János Bródy, Gábor Presser, Kati Kovács and László Földes. After 25 years of playing together, the members of the Csík Band were awarded the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest state honour, for their work.

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