Five bands from four countries unite for the World Music Institute's "Gypsy Caravan" six-week concert tour across North America with the musicians astounding every audience they meet. Their musical styles range from flamenco to brass band, from Romanian violin and Indian folk to Raga and jazz. And with fire in their bellies and soul in their voices, they present an explosion of song and dance that celebrates the best of Gypsy music and the diversity of the Romani people. During the highs and lows of a whimsical fun-filled U.S. road trip, the artists befriend each other and share the majesty and glory of music whilst overcoming the prejudice that is part of their shared ancestry.
Kevin Crust of the LA Times says of "Gypsy Caravan"
Kevin Crust of the LA Times says of "Gypsy Caravan"
As compelling as the music and concert footage is, it is the vitality of the performers as characters that enables the movie to transcend the music documentary genre. Kevin Crust's Review of Gypsy Caravan
Release Date: June 2007
Run Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Cast: Fanfare Ciocarlia, N. Maharajan, Taraf de Haidouks, Esma Redzepova, Antonio El Pipa Flemenco Ensemble Director: Jasmine Dellal
Genre: Biography, Culture & Society, Music, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music
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