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Gypsy musicians of Transylvania

Lucy Duran visits the village of Clejani in Romania for an impromptu session by some local gypsy musicians. She also meets flute player Grigore Lese, who is keeping alive the rural traditions of Transylvania.

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Sat 9 Apr 2005 15:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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  • Gypsy musicians play at a wedding

    Gypsy musicians play at a wedding in Copaciu. Lucy prepares for a trip to Transylvania.

    Duration: 04:48

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    • Gypsy musicians

      Gypsy music a wedding in Capaciu (partially under speech)

  • Romanian shepherd music

    Grigore Lese describes the traditional pipe he plays and the Romanian shepherd music.

    Duration: 05:43

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    • Grigore Lese

      a piece on flute

    • Grigore Lese

      "the proverb of the sheep" - a piece on flute

  • Doyna

    Grigore Lese talks about the Doyna, the oldest style of Romanian vocal music.

    Duration: 04:03

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    • Grigore Lese

      Doyna

  • Romanian folk and gypsy music

    Grigore Lese compares Romanian folk music and gypsy music.

    Duration: 04:20

  • music played

    • Grigore Lese

      a lament 鈥� played on Kaval

  • Turkish influences

    Lucy describes the influence Turkish music has had on Romanian gypsy music.

    Duration: 10:41

  • music played

    • The Sandu family band (in Clejani)

      Gypsy music medley

  • Sandu Family Band

    The Sandu family band, local gypsy musicians play a Hora (traditional dance).

    Duration: 04:18

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    • The Sandu family band (in Clejani)

      Hora of Clejani

  • The Hora

    The gypsy singer from the Sandu family band demonstrates the dance movements of the Hora.

    Duration: 09:22

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    • The Sandu family band (in Clejani)

      Why Lord shouldn't I drink?

  • Villiage life and gypsy music

    Sandu Constantin describes village life and how gypsy music combines sadness with joy.

    Duration: 08:24

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    • The Sandu family band (in Clejani)

      Gipsy Hora

  • The Sandu family band in Clejani

    The Sandu family band in Clejani play gypsy music in a special session.

    Duration: 06:33

  • music played

    • The Sandu family band (in Clejani)

      Green Forest O Green Forest

    • The Sandu family band (in Clejani)

      Bibilika

Broadcasts

  • Sat 18 Sep 2004 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Sat 9 Apr 2005 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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