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Old 03-27-2013, 05:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by misspoptart View Post
There is definitely a similarity in terms of their voices. It is said that gypsy people originally emigrated from the Middle East/India, so of course there's some influences in their music. Thanks for posting that clip, I liked it!
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^ Thanks for the kind comment, Miss P.
Yes, as the gypsies moved from India and into Europe, they must´ve picked up a real mix of influences. When I have time I might investigate a bit more, because at the moment, between you and rostasi, I feel really out of my depth.
The Gypsies left Northern India some 1000+ years ago, passing through the middle east and into Europe. The most travelled entered the UK some 500 years ago.
For a really good understanding of the music of the Gypsies and how it developed take a look at Latcho Drom (Safe/good Journey)
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