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International Roma Day
Via the Theriomorph, CRN finds from Devious Diva that it’s International Roma Day, in which, according to the European Roma Information Office,
...we unite with Roma communities around the world in celebrating the Roma culture and remembering the long fight of Roma for their recognition.
But the history of European Roma is not only one of their fight against racism and social exclusion. It is also a history of the development and consolidation of a non-territorial nation in Europe. Over the centuries, Roma language, tradition and culture have not only become a part but have enriched the European culture. Here, the resistance of Roma against the Nazi and other authoritarian regimes as contribution to the development and consolidation of peace and democracy in the European Union should be acknowledged.
Here’s some Taraf de Haidouks to mark the day, in a cut from Latcho Drom. And I’ve said so before, but will again: check out la Diva’s Roma Series if you want to learn more. It’s important writing.
Posted by: Chris Clarke
Note: A database glitch in 2008 ate a bunch of archived comments. Don't be offended if yours isn't here, or confused if the conversation seems disjointed. Thanks!
Wow, very cool clip! Interesting to see the guy on hammered dulcimer; I was previously unaware of its use in Eastern Europe.
I want to live in a community where everybody can get together and jam and dance to some joyous music. So cool to see old babushka’d ladies, teenagers, and toddlers all celebrating together. Closest thing I’ve seen is an outdoor Dead show. (But there it was mostly younger folks in the babushkas.)
And now I’m off to dig out those old vinyl Django Reinhardt records…
By: By Sven DiMilo on 2008 04 08
Don’t forget to hum Valse des Niglos:
http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/2005/02/25/
stuart_blagden_valse_des_niglos.html
Although I suspect not much waltzing when DR roasted them whole with needles intact (per Dregni biography).
By: By jmartin on 2008 04 08
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