Gypsy Caravan. Music in and Inspired by the Film When the Road Bends...

Gypsy Caravan. Music in and Inspired by the Film When the Road Bends...
World Village 468070, 2007


This is a fascinating world tour of world music, demonstrating that there are many different types of gypsy music - not just one. But as exciting as the CD is, you should really see the film connected with it - an amazing and inspiring musical concert film with performances outdoors, in gypsy camps and various locations. The Maharaja group of Indian musicians is included because all Rom people are thought to have originated in Northern India about a thousand years ago. There's even some Rajasthani Rap, which is a kick and half. (The Roma were originally thought to have come from Egypt - and were called "gyptians.")
There are several flamenco selections, but my favorite group was probably Fanfare Ciocarlia - an 11-man Romanian brass band who play at an absolutely crazy speed and combine Romanian, Gypsy, klezmer and Turkish elements in their music. Their four CDs have been so successful they have brought their backward village electricity, a new road and a new church. Much of the music was recorded outdoors but the sonics are fine.
There are extensive notes about the Roma and their music, plus the effort to fight the widespread prejudice against them. A letter from Johnny Depp - who played a Roma character in the film The Man Who Cried - to a young Roma boy is very touching. There are 23 tracks in the album, with descriptions of each one - a real world music ear-opener.

01. Antonio El Pipa Flamenco Company - Tientos Tangos
02. Oprica Ivancea - Medley: Gyspsy/No Gyspy
03. Fanfare Ciocarlia - Nicoleta
04. Vlad Viorel - Smoking Bass
05. Esma Redzepova & Ensemble Teodosievski - Romano Horo
06. Anon. - Spoons
07. Taraf De Haidouks - Carolina
08. Maharaja - Maro Jailo
09. Maharaja - Roomal
10. Juana La Del Pipa & Here Church Congregation - Te Necesito
11. Anon. - Feria Feet
12. Ustad Murad Khan Langa - Desert Night Journey
13. Ustad Piroo Khan Langa - Rajasthani Rap
14. Fanfare Ciocarlia - Hora Cu Strigaturii
15. Antonio El Pipa Flamenco Company - Cantinas
16. Maharaja - Kimero 6:11
17. Children in Barnawar - Mehndi O Malir
18. Anon. - Market Moment
19. Fanfare Ciocarlia - Nakalavishe
20. Fanfare Ciocarlia - Asfalt Tango
21. Taraf De Haidouks - Mugur Mugurel
22. Esma Redzepova & Ensemble Teodosievski - Hajre Mate Diki Daje
23. Taraf De Haidouks - Jasmina Dromoro
24. Esma Redzepova - Djelem Djelem

320 kbps including full scans

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