Happy Halloween! 👻🎻 Forget the haunted house—tonight, the real chills come from the Union Chapel stage! In honour of the spookiest night of the year, we're sharing a dramatic throwback: the London Gypsy Orchestra performing a powerful Romanian Medley. There’s something wonderfully dark, mystical, and perfectly unsettling about these melodies that just screams late-night folklore and ancient forests. Turn down the lights, turn up the volume, and let this intense performance

I know exactly what you're thinking: "I want that gorgeous Nishava Kori Pani tune, but do I really have to buy Gundula's book?" Good news for all you sharp-eared learners (and maybe a little bit of bad news for my publisher 😂): I'm giving you the opportunity to learn the stunning Serbian/Romany tune, Nishava, completely by ear for free right now! While the full sheet music (with all its harmonies and chords) is found as Tune No. 21 in my book, Balkan Music from the Danube ,

Watch as Magic Violin leads this incredible, high-energy Çiftetelli Improvisation with the brilliant London Gypsy Orchestra filling the magnificent Union Chapel. This performance is a raw, electric conversation between instruments that truly captures the vibrant, unscripted heart of Balkan music.

A gentle reminder that our Autumn Jam Session is happening this Sunday, October 19th! 🤩🍂🥰 Get ready for an afternoon of wonderful music, community, and the best part—we're finally in a fully protected, spectacular new spot! Join us from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Stratford Walk Fly Pagoda. This beautiful, fantastic new home means we can jam comfortably, whatever the weather decides to do! Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to join in for the first time, we'd love f

Greetings from the heart of history! 🏰 Here I’m sharing some beautiful, cinematic views from Esztergom Castle, the stunning medieval capital of Hungary right on the Danube River. The backdrop of this incredible castle is set to a powerful piece of music: the Hungarian Funeral March No. 22. This track is an MP3 recording taken directly from my book, Balkan Music from the Danube with Ottoman Influences. It's a perfect blend of the historical location and the rich musical herit

The Luminous Magic of 2007: London Gypsy Orchestra at Union Chapel 🕯️🎻 We're reflecting on a profound moment in our journey. 2007 was a...

Well, hasn't our Autumn Balkan Jam been on a bit of a grand tour this season? 😉 We've been through a couple of rather interesting...

Oh, the stories the Danube tells! 💖 We’re celebrating the heart and soul of Romany music with this Gypsy Romany Waltz—a beautiful,...

Oh, my heart! We are reaching deep into the archives to share this absolute treasure with you. This isn't just a video; this is the...