Press:

"In a vivid, uplifting way they mix folk sounds with upbeat percussion and electric bass. A fine hour of brass-rock, Played with enthusiasm and craftsmanship, in the vein of other top bands in this genre."
Eelco Schilder - Folk World

“Un groupe d'excellents musiciens, un répertoire entièrement original (compositions du groupe), une bonne unité musicale tout au long de l'album.”
Jean Luc Matte - Info Mumuses

“It’s infectious and breaks more than a few boundaries. From the turmoil of ‘La Bataille’ and the loose energy of ‘Surf’ through the rush of ‘Moustach’ Groove’ to the maelstrom of ‘711’ and the lazy then rabid intoxication of ‘El Din’, this is music to shift your foundations.”
Dave Holland - Folk Words

“A result that is edgy, dance-laden, and always moving. There is a bit of jazz, classical, and avant-garde influences, but nothing is too overt. The sauntering melodies, uppity percussion, and catchy rhythms are breezy, addictive, and richly-textured. Discover Txutxukan today!”
Mathew Forss - Inside World Music

“The music has a fresh kind of pureness and is without any false pretentions. A pleasure to listen to, with moments of virtuoso play, but mainly honest acoustic music.”
Eelco Schilder - Folk World

“Txütxükan are currently one of the most in demand acts on the circuit with an insatiable appetite for staging energetic and spirited nights. Masters of many instruments from the bouzouki to the sax, their frisky and frolicsome original music incorporates influences from Gypsy and Balkan traditional dances, raising audiences to their feet for a whirl of a jig!”
Festival World Culture

“Die geballte und absolut authentische Fröhlichkeit der Musiker [..] Was nur gut gemachte Musik vermag, Menschen zu verzaubern, passierte gleich beim ersten Stück und hielt an bis zum letzten Ton. [..] Die Melodien im Kopf, den Rhythmus im Blut und das Zusammenspiel mit Leichtigkeit zelebriert, so lebten und sangen die Barden ihre Musik...”
Karl-Heinz Veit - Llmenau Tlz

“Comme un courant d'Eire ... Cinq musiciens qui font vivre la musique tzigane ... invitation au voyage sur des mélodies tziganes qui a rencontré un large succès au théâtre de Saint Saëns!”
Paris-Normandie

“Isn't there something lovely about happening upon an exciting band that comes unencumbered by hype? Last Saturday night, I enjoyed this increasingly rare phenomenon when I encountered Txutxukan, a French gypsy punk combo who were playing the Spinnaker in Dunmore East”
John Meagher - Irish Independent

“these talented Frenchies bring a lively fusion of Balkan and Gypsy music with influences from all over the world. Expect more than a few dents in the dance floor by the time they finish.”
Irish Independent - Irish Independent

“Serviert wird dann mit Witz, Können und Spiellaune eine unglaublich frische Musik voller Energie. Tempowechsel überraschen, witzige Improvisationen überzeugen, die starke Bühnenpräsenz der Musiker bringt den Saal zum Kochen: Der musikalische Strom fließt direkt in die Herzen und Beine des Publikums und fordert zum Tanzen auf. Eine bulgarische Kernspaltflöte!!”
TA - Llmenau Tlz

“Txutxukan from France took the place by storm with their frantic gypsy beats, their passionate singing, and their wonderful playing. They provided an exciting, fun sound that had the dancefloor hopping. When they played among the crowd [...] we had a festival winner on our hands!”
Fiach McHugh - WMW Review

“Die französische Band Txütxükan sorgte für ein mitreißendes Musikerlebnis - Rhythmus geht ins Blut und in die Beine !”
Uwe Appelfeller - Freies Wort

“Les quatre membres de Txutxukan sont des globe trotter aguerris [...] Adeptes de la musique gypsy, des Balkans et du monde entier, ils ont aiguisé leur cocktail sonore sur les routes et débarquent pour vous faire découvrir sur scène leur tout premier album "Balkan Jig"!”
Delapouite - Le Boost

“The self-titled release is an excellent cross-section of musical creativity culturally steeped and brewed in the folk and gypsy traditions of Europe. [...] If you are looking for a fusion-based Balkan/Gypsy group, then look no further. The boys of Txutxukan are here to stay! ”
Matthew Forss - Inside World Music

“Zigeuner- und Balkanmusik, aber auch Einflüsse aus der ganzen Welt werden zu einer Weltmusik verflochten, die ausschließlich auf akustischen Instrumenten gespielt wird. [..] Besonders hervorzuheben ist das virtuose Klarinettenspiel Dylan Gully.”
Stadt Hildburghausen

“Un cocktail sonore (d)'étonnant. Les arrangements novateurs et inédits à travers le mariage époustouflant entre les musiques des Balkans et d'Irlande, font de cet album un véritable coup de coeur musical. Une révélation-découverte inédite et surprenante.”
L'Autre Distribution

“If you fancy a lively mix of gypsy, Balkan and klezmer music then you really have to go see Txütxükan (pronounced chu-chu-kan). Txütxükan are an eclectic ensemble of exciting French musicians who seem to have made Ireland their second home.”
Pure Cork Boy - Music Preview

“They were like some crazy gypsies rocking the hell out of some random Irish village. Check them out. Fantastic, booty-shakin' gypsy party tunes.”
Bradley Dale - Blogspot

“We turn the corner to see the five-piece band Txutxukan (which the musicians claim means "potter about" in Basque) regaling a crowd of tourists and locals. This ragtag crew of young Frenchmen charms the crowd as I recall that Galway has long been considered the City of Tribes.”
Kathleen Ochshorn - St Petersburg Times

“Txutxukan made a huge impression during their last visit to the city, wowing local audiences with their particularly vibrant cultured sound. [...] I invited the French band Txutxukan over last September to do three gigs around the town with us. The response we got to the gigs was amazing !”
Julieann campbell - Derry Journal

“C'est romantique, c'est presque mélancolique, je me vois dans la Troika.”
Eric Lange - Radio France

“They proved an intoxicating proposition!”
Don O'Mahony - Cork Evening Echos