Ernő TATAI
Basprim tambura
2020
maple, pinewood, ebony, shellack varnishing
Photo: SULYOK Miklós
TATAI Ernő
1956, Bonyhád, instrument maker
He began to make instruments as a hobby motivated by his love and interest in music. He is most closely associated in his work with folk instruments, including the tambura family of instruments. He assembles his musical instruments using various wooden materials. He has been participating in exhibitions with his tamburas since 2015. He won first place in the National Competition of the Art of Folk Crafs in 2018. He was awarded the title of Master of Folk Art in 2021. His dream is to have his instruments played by a tambura orchestra, and a soundtrack made of it.
