Szilvasi Gipsy Folk Band : You are seeing and unusually calm crowd at the Roma Stage. Since the music here inherently inspires the dancing feet, this is a rare moment. The calm before the storm.

Hot Band : Hot Band (a James Brown tribute band) performing live at the Retro Pop Tent at Sziget Festival 2008

Waterpipes : I realize that we have been taking photos of the waterpipes in the African Village every year at Sziget Festival, but you must admit it's a pretty cool sight.

World Music Instruments : Yes, people actually buy these instruments at Sziget Festival and you see many impromptu performance riding on the tail of the scheduled performers at the African Village, long into the morning hours.

Hairdressers at the African Village : The hairdresser/dread lock stand is one of the most popular destinations among those visiting Sziget's African Village.

Jack Lang, former Minister of Culture, France : Jack Lang is the former Minister of Culture in France. He invented Music Day, whereby on June 21st people are invited to join others to play music on the streets whereever they are all across France. Mr. Lang visited Sziget Festival upon having heard about it on the radio and having thought it would be an event much in his spirit and to his liking. He was not disappointed.

Deak Bill Gyula : Deak Bill Gyula recently turned 60, but shows no signs of slowing down since the 70s. His loyal following crowned him king, and he surrounds himself with young musicians . . .

Belly Dance : Impromptu nelly dance performance. Can never go wrong with looking good and showing some skin, but shaking body parts along with it all is a sure winner in my book.

Torok Adam : Another Hungarian classic. Back when the Poles were doing amazing experimental jazz stuff with the flute, Torok brought the instrument to Hungarian pop, and never stopped evolving with it.

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CO2 : Live Music performance at one of the sponsor stages.