.Badische Zeitung vom 8. März 2014: vollständiger Bericht unter www.badische-zeitung.de/denzlingen/wie-einst-die-gipsy-kings--816281197
The Swindon Shuffle 2013 – AT LAST
Then a little surprise as is expected of the holistically minded Shuffle. Christof of
‘The Gypsy Kings’ turns up and although time keeping is strict, - the Shuffle is
all embracing. So, suited and booted and certainly looking the part we are
treated to a gypsy version of ‘My Way’ – all Spanish guitar and tap dancing time
signatures. It rocked!
SOUNDS QROUND TOWN WITH DAVE FRANKLIN 2013
The Beehive also goes for the rootsy approach, but Babble is not like anything
you have heard before. They may start in a quintessentially English folk setting
but electronic trickery and a unique approach to making music allows them to
blend in psychedelia, blues, Americana and hypnotic east European vibes.
And Friday’s lesson learned is, always read the small print. “Mastodon
album launch at The Furnace”… Excuse me? Are you telling me that one of the
great metal bands of our time, an avalanche of powerful percussion, monstrous
choruses and jaw-on-the-floor guitar work will be playing live in Swindon? Is
this a return to the glory days that saw Therapy? The Wildhearts and October
File grace us with their presence? Sadly no.
As the small print states, this is a chance to hear tracks from their new
album, The Hunter, as part of the Rage club night. Shame.
But before that you can find gipsy guitar music in The Rolleston in the shape
of Cristofe Sors. Support comes from kings of Countrycore, Diablo 13 and their
brand of punked up, dark and brooding Americana. Less original options come in
the guise of tributes to The Stray Cats and David Bowie at The Royal Oak and The
Victoria respectively.
Then a little surprise as is expected of the holistically minded Shuffle. Christof of
‘The Gypsy Kings’ turns up and although time keeping is strict, - the Shuffle is
all embracing. So, suited and booted and certainly looking the part we are
treated to a gypsy version of ‘My Way’ – all Spanish guitar and tap dancing time
signatures. It rocked!
SOUNDS QROUND TOWN WITH DAVE FRANKLIN 2013
The Beehive also goes for the rootsy approach, but Babble is not like anything
you have heard before. They may start in a quintessentially English folk setting
but electronic trickery and a unique approach to making music allows them to
blend in psychedelia, blues, Americana and hypnotic east European vibes.
And Friday’s lesson learned is, always read the small print. “Mastodon
album launch at The Furnace”… Excuse me? Are you telling me that one of the
great metal bands of our time, an avalanche of powerful percussion, monstrous
choruses and jaw-on-the-floor guitar work will be playing live in Swindon? Is
this a return to the glory days that saw Therapy? The Wildhearts and October
File grace us with their presence? Sadly no.
As the small print states, this is a chance to hear tracks from their new
album, The Hunter, as part of the Rage club night. Shame.
But before that you can find gipsy guitar music in The Rolleston in the shape
of Cristofe Sors. Support comes from kings of Countrycore, Diablo 13 and their
brand of punked up, dark and brooding Americana. Less original options come in
the guise of tributes to The Stray Cats and David Bowie at The Royal Oak and The
Victoria respectively.
.Dinsdag, 22 mei 2012 - 09u45
'A Gypsy Life for Me' neemt ons mee op een boeiende reis door het Verenigd Koninkrijk waarin we de gebruiken en festiviteiten volgen van Britse gypsies. Centraal staan Jake Bowers, zelf Roma gypsy en journalist voor 'The Travellers' Times' en Tracy Nedic, een Schotse traveller dame.
Samen organiseren zij 'Traveller's Got Talent'; een populaire talentenjacht die er tevens op gericht is het imago van Britse travellers te verbeteren. We volgen Jake en Tracy bij de voorbereidingen van de 'Traveller's Got Talent' wedstrijden en zien hoe zij in alle hoeken van het Verenigd Koninkrijk op zoek gaan naar de 'next big Gypsy star'. Zingen, dansen, verrassende optredens en uitsprekende fashion statements doen zich allemaal voor in deze kleurrijke en feestelijke serie, die uiteindelijk zijn hoogtepunt bereikt tijdens de spannende 'Traveller's Got Talent' finale in Londen. Fascinerend en vermakelijk, 'A Gypsy Life for Me' levert ons een unieke kijk in de geschiedenis, cultuur en bovenal de voorliefde voor muziek van Britse gypsies. Foto: TLC
Carlisle hosts UK's first gypsy culture festival By Kelly Eve
Monday, 30 August 2010
Carlisle has held the UK’s first festival celebrating the diverse culture and history of gypsies, Roma and travellers.
A field on the outskirts of the city, beside the new Low Harker Dene site, came alive with colour, music and smells as hundreds gathered for the event.
Mayor Mary Styth officially opened the event on Friday night before the main attractions drew in the crowds over the weekend.
Top of the bill on stage on Saturday night was an appearance by the Romany Diamonds.
Roma people travelled to the site from countries including Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Ireland and France.
Up to 900 tickets were sold before the start of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Festival, which was also open to the public.
As well as live music by Romani performers, the festival boasted craft sessions, history workshops and talks about how the culture has adapted to the modern world.
Organisers hope it will become the first of many and will help break down barriers and people will learn more about their history and culture.
Joe and Jane Hurn run Home Space and manage the new 15-pitch site at Low Harker. The pair organised the £32,000 festival, with financial support from the Big Lottery and a European youth fund.
Joe said: “We wanted to do something to celebrate the history and the culture and show Cumbria that gypsies and travellers are not just about what you hear and read about at Appleby, horses and fighting.
“There is a rich heritage and history to our culture. We’re not just an English phenomena. We speak our own language, Romany, and Roma originated from India.
“We’ve received grants from the lottery and Europe but we hope this will also put £20,000 into the local economy because we like to use local suppliers wherever possible.”
Those who appeared at the festival included the Romany Theatre Company and Devon-based Catalonian singer Cristofe Magaña
Unesco ambassador Melanie Price, a gypsy Christian missionary who has orphanages around the world, was also at the festival.
Melanie, who also visits children in schools to talk about Romani history and culture, said: “This is the most wonderful thing. It shows you can all come together for common things like music, dancing, food.
“I’m representing the old fashioned Romani way in the workshops. My family still has wagons and horses.
“People can be a bit wary but with all of this on show it is going to present our people in a positive way. We love music, dance and good food. We love our families, we love our children. We’re not the negative people that others think we are.”
Mirelle Gyllenback, 24, travelled from Stockholm in Sweden to take part.
She said: “I’m doing a round-table discussion about traditions versus modern life. You can’t forget what you are and you have to adapt.
Monday, 30 August 2010
Carlisle has held the UK’s first festival celebrating the diverse culture and history of gypsies, Roma and travellers.
A field on the outskirts of the city, beside the new Low Harker Dene site, came alive with colour, music and smells as hundreds gathered for the event.
Mayor Mary Styth officially opened the event on Friday night before the main attractions drew in the crowds over the weekend.
Top of the bill on stage on Saturday night was an appearance by the Romany Diamonds.
Roma people travelled to the site from countries including Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Ireland and France.
Up to 900 tickets were sold before the start of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Festival, which was also open to the public.
As well as live music by Romani performers, the festival boasted craft sessions, history workshops and talks about how the culture has adapted to the modern world.
Organisers hope it will become the first of many and will help break down barriers and people will learn more about their history and culture.
Joe and Jane Hurn run Home Space and manage the new 15-pitch site at Low Harker. The pair organised the £32,000 festival, with financial support from the Big Lottery and a European youth fund.
Joe said: “We wanted to do something to celebrate the history and the culture and show Cumbria that gypsies and travellers are not just about what you hear and read about at Appleby, horses and fighting.
“There is a rich heritage and history to our culture. We’re not just an English phenomena. We speak our own language, Romany, and Roma originated from India.
“We’ve received grants from the lottery and Europe but we hope this will also put £20,000 into the local economy because we like to use local suppliers wherever possible.”
Those who appeared at the festival included the Romany Theatre Company and Devon-based Catalonian singer Cristofe Magaña
Unesco ambassador Melanie Price, a gypsy Christian missionary who has orphanages around the world, was also at the festival.
Melanie, who also visits children in schools to talk about Romani history and culture, said: “This is the most wonderful thing. It shows you can all come together for common things like music, dancing, food.
“I’m representing the old fashioned Romani way in the workshops. My family still has wagons and horses.
“People can be a bit wary but with all of this on show it is going to present our people in a positive way. We love music, dance and good food. We love our families, we love our children. We’re not the negative people that others think we are.”
Mirelle Gyllenback, 24, travelled from Stockholm in Sweden to take part.
She said: “I’m doing a round-table discussion about traditions versus modern life. You can’t forget what you are and you have to adapt.