Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma
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An ethnic group in Eastern and Southern Europe: Gypsies aka Roma! Celebrating gypsies worldwide. I've got the gypsy in ME!
Gypsies aka Roma are believed to have originated in the northern part of the Indian Subcontinent. They began their migration to Europe and North Africa via the Iranian plateau about 1,000 years ago.
Traditionally most Roma spoke Romani, an Indo-Aryan language likely derived from Sanskrit. Today, however, most Roma speak the dominant language of their region of residence >>> An ethnic group in Eastern and Southern Europe: Gypsies aka Roma!
This handsome "gypsy"; is Balazs Nyari. He entertained us at our dinner in Heviz, Hungary. Please see the playlist below from his CD.
Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma was originally created on April 4, 2006.
Contents at a Glance
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Gypsy Children Playing Violin in Street Photographic Print
Vandivert, William
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Gypsy CD: Nyari Balazs
Nepi Zepekara
- Suha B. Jozsef - Tuzes Csardas
- Treger Andor - Romanc
- Tosselli - Szerenad
- Kalman Imre - Huzd Cigany
- Cirkusz Polka
- Hegedus A Hazleton (reszlet)
- Romeo & Julia
- Lehar Ferenc - Messzre A Nagy Erdo
- Sirtaki - Zorba
- Lehar Ferenc - Volga-Lied
- Kalman Imre - Alom, Alom
- Kalman Imre - Vilia Dal
- Klarinet Polka
- Kalman Imre - A Szerelem Furcsa Jatek
- Kalman Imre - Jaj Mama
- Dinicu - Pacsirta
- Cigany Notak
A History of the Romani People
by Hristo Kyuchukov, Ian F. Hancock, Khristo Kiuchukov
A History of the Romani People
Amazon Price: $14.11 (as of 02/17/2012)
Kyuchukov and Hancock, both Romanies, offer a brief, useful introduction to their people. Misnamed Gypsies since the 15th century because they were mistakenly thought to be Egyptians, the Romani, and their customs, have been deeply misunderstood. In clear language, the two-page chapters explain their way of life.
Marriage, childbirth, occupations (fortune-telling, woodworking, bear-training), traditional law, and death are touched upon. Historical hardships, from mistrust by local populaces to persecution by the Nazis, are also discussed. One statement, Even today....In some places we are forced to live with curfews in walled ghettos with no running water or electricity, lacks documentation. It would be helpful to know where and why these abuses occur. Endpapers show Romani population around the world. Plentiful, full-color photographs, both contemporary and archival, show these people as hardworking, celebratory, and family-oriented.
A boxed sample of the Romani language is included. Anne Wallace Sharp's The Gypsies (Gale, 2003) offers more in-depth information.-Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
Keszthely Gypsies
During our stay at the Club Dobogomajor in Cserszegtomaj, we ventured into the town of Keszthely for dinner one night and found a wonderfully quaint restaurant with a group of gypsies who performed during our dinner.
This is the actual group that entertained us that evening.
Gypsies: An Illustrated History
by Jean-Pierre Leigeois
Gypsies: An Illustrated History, 2nd Edition DISTRIBUTION CANCELLED
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In this lively and informative book, Jean-Pierre Ligeois traces the origins of the Gypsies in a sympathetic though not uncritical portrayal. Ideal for anyone who wishes to learn more about this misunderstood people.
Budapest Gypsy Violinist
We were serenaded near the Danube River
We stayed in Budapest at The Marriott on the River. Throughout our stay there, we'd sit at the open air cafe out back on the Danube River.
This particular gypsy violinist was there every evening playing his violin. I feel this picture truly captures the Hungarian feeling.
Hungarian Gypsy Music
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The Gypsies - The Peoples of Europe
by Angus Fraser
The Gypsies (The Peoples of Europe)
Amazon Price: $18.91 (as of 02/17/2012)
British civil servant Fraser offers a thorough, scholarly survey of the origins and history of the Gypsies, the wandering pilgrims who arrived in the Balkans during the Middle Ages and gradually spread over Europe and beyond. In an academic but readable style, he writes of the Gypsies' linguistic and anthropological background, their migrations through Persia and Europe, the 15th-century persecution of them and their attempts to survive repressive legislation.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, attitudes toward the Gypsies became somewhat more benign, though the Gypsies continued to resist assimilation. Fraser mentions that Gypsies joined the waves of immigrants to the United States but does not elaborate on their experiences here.
After discussing Nazi repression and extermination of Gypsies, he addresses current conditions: migrations are spurred primarily by economic concerns, pentecostal Christianity is becoming popular and Gypsies are forming political organizations.
Budapest Gypsy Schmoozing
About the time that we saw the gypsy violinist, we spotted this gypsy obviously schmoozing.
He was sitting on the fence in front of the train stop outside The Marriott on the Danube River.
I couldn't help but wonder what he was making of us as he sat there twirling his beaded necklace. He probably thought we were schoomzing!
A History of the Gypsies of Eastern Europe and Russia
by David M. Crowe
A History of the Gypsies of Eastern Europe and Russia
Amazon Price: $91.52 (as of 02/17/2012)
Crowe, a historian and scholar who has previously edited a collection of conference papers on this topic, places the Gypsy experience within the context of the development of six nations-Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Russia, and Yugoslavia. Crowe has extensively documented his study, relying upon standard histories, documents, and recently identified sources from the region in many languages.
He seeks to present both the contribution of the Gypsies to each nation examined as well as the prejudice they experienced there. He makes the point that until Gypsies are treated more fairly, mistrust between them and other citizens will continue to block their integration into national life. This useful work has a place in regional and larger collections.
Rena Fowler, Humboldt State Univ., Arcata, Cal.
Budapest Gypsy Snoozing
We had walked a few blocks from The Marriott hotel.
I believe it was a Sunday and there was a Festival in Budapest.
We spotted this young man snoozing on a park bench. It was difficult to tell if he had been partying the night before or if he may have been homeless.
We Are the Romani People: Volume 28
by Ian Hancock
We Are the Romani People: Volume 28 (Interface Collection)
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 02/17/2012)
Written by a Romani (gypsy), this introduction to Roma life, health, food, culture, and society provides an insightful look at this despised by mysterious minority originating in India. Extensively illustrated, it looks at the people, their history since leaving India 1,000 years ago, and their rejection and exclusion from society in the countries where they settled. It offers candid advice on rejecting prejudices and stereotypes and getting to know the Roma as individuals, with short biographies of Roma in many different walks of life.
Ian Hancock received his Ph.D. from London University and teaches Romani studies at the University of Texas, Austin, where he is the director of the Romani Archives and Documentation Center. He was born in Britain but descends on his father's side from the Benczi Imre family, which left Hungary in the second half of the 19th century. In 1998 President Clinton appointed him to represent Romanies on the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. he is the author of over 300 books and articles, mostly on the Roma.
Gypsies
by Jan Yoors
The Gypsies
Amazon Price: $20.85 (as of 02/17/2012)
At the age of twelve, Jan Yoors ran away from his privileged, cultured Belgian family and home to join a wandering band, a kumpania, of Gypsies. For ten years, he lived as one of them, traveled with them from country to country, shared both their pleasures and their hardships--and came to know them as no one, no outsider, ever has. Here, in this firsthand and highly personal account of an extraordinary people, Yoors tells the real story of the Gypsies' fascinating customs and their neverending struggle to survive as free nomads in a hostile world.
In a rare publishing event, Jan Yoors' The Gypsies became an instant classic upon its original publication. Waveland Press is proud to make this extraordinary work available again. The reprint includes a stunning section of photographs taken by the author during his travels with European Gypsies. Consider these titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Gmelch, The Irish Tinkers: The Urbanization of an Itinerant People, Second Edition; Gmelch, Nan: The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman; and Sutherland, Gypsies: The Hidden Americans.
The Roma Minority Today
- The real number of the Roma people in Hungary is a very much disputed question.
- In the 2001 census only 190,000 people called themselves Roma but sociological estimates give much higher numbers (about 5-10 percent of the total population).
- Since the 2nd world war Roma people are increasing rapidly and their number septupled in the last century.
- Romas suffer particular problems in Hungary.
- Currently slightly more than 80% of Roma children complete primary education, but only one third continue studies into the intermediate (secondary) level.
- A large proportion of young Roma are qualified in subjects that provide them only limited chances for employment.
- Less than 1 % of Roma hold higher educational certificates.
- Their low status on the job market and higher unemployment rates cause poverty, widespread social problems and crime.
Gypsies aka Romani
- Roma People
- From Wikipedia: The Roma people (singular Rom; sometimes Rroma, Rrom), often referred to as Gypsies.
- Romani Language
- From Wikipedia: Romani (or Romany) is the language of the Roma and Sinti, peoples often referred to in English as "Gypsies".
- Roma Rights
- Attempt to move Roma sparks civil rights activity, anti-Roma backlash in Hungary.
- Romani World
- The International Representation of the Roma.
- Roma in Hungary
- Paper prepared by the Research Directorate of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
- Republic of Hungary
- Roma people comprise about 2.0% of the Hungarian population today.
Historical Info on Gypsies
An ethnic minority in Hungary
- The Gypsies in Hungary
- The Gypsies are Europe's most deprived and fastest growing ethnic minority.
They comprise several distinct tribes originating from Central and
North-Western India between the 5th and 12th centuries. - Hungarian Gypsy Music: Whose Heritage?
- The Hungarian instrumental dance music of the early 19th century--so-called "verbunkos" music--along with Hungarian popular songs ("magyar nóta" in Hungarian) and the csárdás, are referred to even by Hungarians themselves using one word, cigányzene (Gypsy music).
- Golden Age of Gypsy Bands
- In the second half of the nineteenth century, the word 'Gypsy' as used in Hungary and abroad most probably referred to Hungarian Gypsy musicians rather than to the Gypsy ethnic group in general.
- Hungarian-Speaking Gypsies
- Each tribe had its own occupation and spoke a separate language or dialect of Romany (the original Gypsy tongue). Hungarian-speaking Gypsies, or Romungros who were among the first to come to Hungary centuries ago, produced bricks and did other work with adobe. Romungros were also musicians from the eighteenth century onwards.
- Gypsy Shool in Uzhorod
- The modern city of Uzhorod had a unique feature - a school for Gipsies.
Learn Romani: Das-duma Rromanes
by Ronald Lee
Learn Romani: Das-duma Rromanes
Amazon Price: $21.47 (as of 02/17/2012)
Following 18 carefully structured lessons, this Romani language primer explores the vocabulary and grammar of the Kalderash Roma in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Designed for beginner students, this course reference begins with the basic verbs and nouns and builds through to the subtler grammatical necessities of reading and speaking the language. Quotations from native speakers, poems, songs, proverbs, and folktales add to the cultural and historical understanding of the language.
Ronald Lee is the president of the Romani Community and Advocacy Center in Toronto, Ontario. He is also the Canadian representative of the Roman National Congress and author of Goddam Gypsy. He teaches a course on the Romani diaspora in Canada at the University of Toronto. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
Romani in the news
King John of the Romany Band of Gypsies Photograph - Washington, DC Giclee Print
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- When in Romani
- Teachers from the UK have shared their experiences in educating Romani children from the Czech Republic living in the UK. The main topic of seminars - organised by the British NGO Equality, the British Embassy, and the Czech Government Agency for ...
- When in Roma
- Teachers from the UK have shared their experiences in educating Romani children from the Czech Republic living in the UK. The main topic of seminars - organised by the British NGO Equality, the British Embassy, and the Czech Government Agency for ...
- Strasbourg Court tells Czech Republic to pay compensation for death of Romani ...
- The ECtHR criticized the fact that the police escort neglected the Romani man's security when he was in their custody. The youth was not handcuffed and the officers led him past a window with no bars on it. Other mistakes were made during the ...
- UPV/EHU biologist analyzes genetic and environmental causes of obesity in ...
- Over the last few years she has been looking at the Romani ethnic population; it is a group that suffers from a high rate of obesity and which has caught this researcher's attention. In actual fact, she has been working with them in several projects, ...
Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves
Gypsy Lady on Moon Art Print
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OK, this is off on a tangent about Gypsies, but Cher's music video clip is great! I've had the pleasure to see her twice in the past couple of years. She puts on an awesome concert.
Gypsy Trendy Stuff
Gypsy Stuff on CafePress
Gypsy Accessories
Gypsy Charging Boxes
An assortment of gypsy MP3s
Gypsy Music Touches MY Very Soul
Oh and I do so appreciate Gogol Bordello et. al.
Caravan is Coming
What the heck???? The Caravan is Coming? What does that mean exactly? Well, for me i.e. Jaguar Julie, I have found some real joy and pleasure in listening to Gogol Bordello and their rendition of Pala Tute. I've included that YouTube video for you herein [oh, sorry for the legal speak]! Well, this fabulously colorful and engaging video kicks off with the words, "Caravan is Coming!" I know what that means to me ... as does my mom and my friends who MATTER! The past few months haven't been FUN ones like we would have hoped for. But, thank you to a little GYPSY PUNK i.e. Gogol Bordello ... I have found my JOY.Let's see if YOU can get into the groove of it ... a little gypsy music which is different than YOU would expect. Trust me, it can become quite addictive. "Heck, this guy surely beats the living heck out of that Borat guy!" Who said THAT???? Why I did! Trust me ... I AM Jaguar Julie and I am Hungarian. Oh, and I haven't lost my mind just yet!!!
Caravans Encampment of Gypsies Framed Art Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Caravan is Coming ... Hit It!
Ah, THANK YOU iTunes for Putting a Smile on This GYPSY's f-a-c-e!
| Track | Artist | Album | |
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| Pala Tute | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Wonderlust King | Gogol Bordello | Super Taranta! | |
| Start Wearing Purple | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Immigraniada (We Comin' Rougher) | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| When Universes Collide | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Not a Crime | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| My Companjera | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Sun Is On My Side | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Rebellious Love | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| In the Meantime In Pernambuco | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Break the Spell | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| To Rise Above | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Raise the Knowledge | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Last One Goes the Hope | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| 60 Revolutions | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Immigrant Punk | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Underdog World Strike | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Trans-Continental Hustle | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Mishto! | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Uma Menina | Gogol Bordello | Trans-Continental Hustle | |
| Santa Marinella | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Think Locally, F'ck Globally | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| I Would Never Wanna Be Young Again | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Sally | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike | |
| Illumination | Gogol Bordello | Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike |
Caravan is Coming et. al. ===> Gogol Bordello will rock YOU
Hey all YOU gypsies out there ... get on that caravan!
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Something Inspired by Gogol Bordello et. al.
A little gypsy music if YOU please!
It's All Things and Everything Hungarian
From A to Z it's a topicable listing of Hungarian
O-M-G! It is REALLY Everything European Folks!
And, that means it's time to launch that caravan ... don't step in the horse doo-doo!
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I hope you enjoyed my lens and perhaps found it informative. I'd love to hear from you.
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CosmeticMom
Feb 11, 2012 @ 11:04 pm | delete
- We adopted our beautiful Son from Romania and he has a gypsy heritage:)
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traveller27
Nov 6, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
- Great lens on the Roma. Blessed by a travelling angel.
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Lola4ever
Jul 18, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
- Romani culture is so interesting! Have you read the book: Bury Me Standing? A must-read!
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PaulOnBooks
Apr 1, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
- Super lens on Gypsy music and Roamny in general. Angel blessed.
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mismatch
Mar 2, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
- Igy sem volt jo, ugy sem volt jo, sehogyan sem volt az jo! Mindig csak a mas lencseje volt a jo! vagyis a tied most. En is eppen befejeztem az enyemet a Herman The Merman questnek, ciganymuzsikarol, nem is tudtam hogy van meg masnak is. This is a real nice lens about genuine Hungarian Gypsy music, as it used to be when my father got a glass too many and listened to the radio in the kitchen while my mom was sulking and cooking.
Thanks.
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