It's time to walk down memory lane for another chapter of our London Gypsy Orchestra archive series! 🎻✨ 2012 was a year that marked the beginning of the final chapter of my era leading the orchestra. It was a time of grand stages, bold and fun creative risks, and some of our most ambitious community projects to date! From braving freezing snowstorms and layering winter woolies over our colorful stage outfits for a Crisis fundraiser, to carving instruments out of root veggies

There was a truly magical chapter in the history of the London Gypsy Orchestra when raw passion, community learning, and traditional artistry converged on stage. At the center of it was our deep collaboration with Polish Romani master Marek "Ricardo" Czureja and his guitarist son Benjamin, working side by side with me. Together, we brought to life the Gypsy-It! and Gypsy Exchange projects — initiatives I was proud to organize and secure funding for. We combined traditional Ro

In the process of archiving the London Gypsy Orchestra's past work, we really feel like featuring this piece. Inspired by Kroke’s Sat — meaning "time" — Gundula Gruen and Evrah Albventure-True came together to craft something truly special. Evrah is renowned for her mesmerizing word art. By gathering words around a subject from every corner of the British language and dipping deep into ancient roots and forgotten regional dialects, she weaves pieces that carry extraordinary s

This chapter of our archive series holds a very special place in our hearts. 2011 was all about shared learning, community energy in collaboration with the extraordinary Czureja family, and two of our most meaningful projects: Gypsy-It! and the Gypsy Exchange.

day we are celebrating Ederlezi, the most important festival for Romani people around the world. It is a day that marks the arrival of Spring, and a time of rebirth, awakening, and the enduring strength of the Romani spirit.

I'm having immense joy and feel a lot of pride whilst tidying up and reorganising my YouTube channel. May this video also bring beautiful nostalgic memories to you...

Step back in time with us as we celebrate another incredible chapter of the London Gypsy Orchestra! From the massive main stage at Rhythms of the World to the stunning acoustics of The Tabernacle, 2010 was a year where our music truly resonated across the UK 🎻💃 It was a year of traveling a lot, deep heritage, and the pure joy of performing together. Check this walk down memory lane and join us on this musical trip! 👇

From taking our music to the streets in the whimsical Balkan Barry's Big Sunday Out to collaborating with 60 singers on our biggest commission ever, this video is a showcase of the London Gypsy Orchestra at its most vibrant and ambitious.

Step back in time with me and the London Gypsy Orchestra ! 2008 was an unforgettable year of growth, powerful collaborations, and soaring performances for the LGO. This beautiful community of musicians poured their hearts and souls into the rich, vibrant music of Eastern Europe and the Balkans —a sound that genuinely stirs the spirit and moves the soul. This compilation is a joyous celebration of that energy! Relive the moments when the LGO solidified its reputation as a lead