Gypsy Music (Manele/Chalga)

Lisnaholic · 03-27-2013, 10:17 AM

^ 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.

Rostasi, I also liked your Victor Gore clip very much, especially the sound of the plucked string instrument that accompanies the accordian. Any idea what it might be ?

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Originally Posted by rostasi

Unfortunately, it has about the same reputation
as rembetika in Greece.

This remark had me puzzled though; I wonder what rembetika is, and what reputation it has.

right-track · 03-27-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by misspoptart

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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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ 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)