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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Esma Redzepova

Angel Romero January 29, 2017 No Comments Esma RedzepovaGypsy musicMacedoniaMacedonian musicRoma music

Esma Redzepova was well-known throughout Eastern Europe and the Balkans as “the queen of the Gypsies.” She was exuberant as her music. She sang and…

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Artist Profiles: Boban Markovic Orkestar

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments Boban MarkovicBoban Markovic OrkestarGypsy musicRoma musicSebian musicSerbiatrumpet

In a small town in Central Serbia, called Guca, the “Festival of Brass Music” takes place annually since 40 years. It’s a competition to determine…

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Artist Profiles: Acquaragia Drom

Angel Romero April 19, 2016 No Comments Acquaragia DromaltarelloGypsy musicpizzicaRoma musictammurriatatarantellas

Acquaragia Drom is an Italian band with a little Gypsy blood and lots of experience performing at traditional weddings and feasts all around in Italy.…

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Balkan Gypsy Star Ljiljana Buttler Dies

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2010 No Comments Gypsy musicLjiljana ButtlerRoma musicSerbian music

Spanish booking agent Yolanda Agudo and manager and producer Dragi Sestic, reported today the death of renowned Gypsy singer Ljiljana Buttler. “Our consolation will always…

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