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

Pack your bags and get your tables ready — With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee is officially dropping on 10th September! ☕🗺️ We’ve been deep in the archives, unearthing hidden musical treasures from the Danube and bringing centuries of stories, migration, and fierce joy into the present. It's been a beautiful, sun-drenched, winding river journey through the 16th to 20th centuries — spiced, soulful, and meant to be savoured together. For our Londoners: We are bringing the magi

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

Join the Magic Violin Trio on September 17th for an enchanting musical voyage to celebrate the release of our latest EP, With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee. Do come along - it promises to be a jolly good evening of connection, heritage, and the joy of a shared dance!

Listening to "Dorogoy Dlinnoyu" today, I find myself thinking of Natasha — one of our past performers whom I have missed most since she left Britain. She possessed a voice and an energy so deeply passionate that it completely threw you; she's truly one of the sweetest souls I have ever met. This song, often known in English as "Those Were the Days," and cherished across generations, feels like the perfect vessel for that nostalgia. It’s a celebration of the roads we’ve walked

Throwback to this exhilarating performance of Romanian Folk Dances and Ze Dode with the incredible Akdeniz Orchestrası. There is something truly special about the energy we create when our musical worlds collide, and we have the chance to live it again in Ankara. I am so excited to be returning to Turkey this month for a special set of concerts with the Tuna Ensemble, composed of seven amazingly talented, passionate, and skilled artists. With Cenk Güray, Handan Savci, Alişan