For anyone wanting to learn more about Roma music, this is must see film. The premise is simple: lets put some of the most famous Roma musicians from different countries and have them tour together in America. This film documents that journey and although I haven't seen it(its impossible to find in a downloadable form and it sure didn't show in Bulgaria), I would expect that it is definitely worth the $20. If anything, its a great music documentary that allows you to see these famous musicians up close and also give better understanding of the Romani fusion throughout Euroasia.The DVD comes out in August, be sure to order a copy or go ahead and order it on Netflix.
The Gypsy Caravan includes:
- ESMA REDZEPOVA - the self-proclaimed "Queen of the Gypsies"
- MAHARAJA - Roma / Indian folk musicians from India
- FANFARE CIOCARLIA - Romanian Roma Group
- TARAF DE HAIDOUKS - Romanian Roma ensemble reknowned for its violin playing
- ANTONIO EL PIPA FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE - Spanish Flamenco Style
Here's a sample of the music that can be downloaded from the Gypsy Caravan website:
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If you are interested in the bands i could recomend the fanfare ciocarlia dvd "the story of the band" and the "the continuing adventures of taraf the haidouks" dvd.
There is also a documentary about esma and one about saban but I haven't found anything about those two yet.
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