Romani Routes: Cultural Politics and Balkan Music in Diaspora

by Carol Silverman

Book Overview

Now that the political and economic plight of European Roma and the popularity of their music are objects of international attention, Romani Routes provides a timely and insightful view into Romani communities both in their home countries and in the diaspora. Over the past two decades, a steady stream of recordings, videos, feature films, festivals, and concerts has presented the music of Balkan Gypsies, or Roma, to Western audiences, who have greeted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199358842
• ISBN13: 9780199358847
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"