This week Rhythm Planet features music from a new book by music historian Donald Cohen, Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul. The new volume explores the Roma diaspora throughout Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Balkans, featuring a 21-track cd, song transcriptions and translations, lyrics, and photographs. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the joyful, passionate music of an often maligned and misunderstood culture.
Read more on Tom Schnabel's Rhythm Planet Music Blog.
Track List
- 1. Karandila, feat. Maya / Djelem, Djelem / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul
- 2. Esma Redzepova / Moite Zlatni 50 / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul
- 3. Kal / Ding Deng Dong / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul
- 4. Saban Bajramovic / Mi Romnori Nasvalili / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul
- 5. Kalyjag / Ushzyen Taj Khelas / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul
- 6. Gabi Lunca / Suparata Sint Pe Lume / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul
- 7. Dzansever / Ki Zandana Me Kamerav / Gypsy Voices: Songs from the Romani Soul