Just before we dive into our 2008 LGO memories, look what popped up! A huge thanks to an amazing LGO fan for sharing this rare footage of the London Gypsy Orchestra performing at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London, back in 2007. The lighting may be authentic 2007 university-hall gloom, but the energy is pure gold! This is a fantastic, raw snapshot of the orchestra in action. If you love this one, there's another clip from the same event waiting for yo

I Played Tango in Turkey! 🇹🇷🎻 What an unexpected and incredible night at the Mamak Belediyesi Kültür Merkezi in Ankara! I only learned around lunchtime that I would be performing two pieces with a student group. When I arrived, I found out I was a 'special guest' and needed to play some solos, too! I played, yeay! Completely under-dressed, but fueled by music 😅 It felt like the universe wanted to kick off the Balkan and Turkish tango project that I plan to develop startin

I am delighted to share this unique visual experience, set to the powerful music of "Pascui Calul Pe Razoare" ('I Grazed the Horse on the Ridges') . This traditional Romanian dance originates from Banat, the western Danube plain of Romania. It is often performed during Easter celebrations. The dance is energetic and typically performed by men. It is believed to invoke a horse deity, which, according to Romanian mythology, brings good fortune, prosperity, and protection to the

Welcome to one of the most soulful and mesmerizing nights in the London Gypsy Orchestra’s history! We're inviting you to step back to November 2007, at the spectacular Union Chapel. This was more than a concert—it was a truly sacred experience. That night, the hall began in a hush of darkness, and as the music started, the space was gradually illuminated by the flickering light of 200 candles. The entire performance felt like a dream! Dive into this vibrant tapestry of sound,

I feel incredibly honored to be part of this small project with the Bağlama Academy Ankara , focused on reviving an archived piece! Projects with Cenk are always a perfect blend of exciting, knowledge-filled, and fun —and sometimes, they're wonderfully nerve-wracking! 😂 Case in point: being asked to play a solo after a 1-minute intro into the makam! That's where the real magic happens. This collaboration is a testament to the thrilling world of Turkish and Balkan music her

What an absolutely amazing night we had at Müjgan 100. Yıl, Ankara! Watch these electric excerpts from our second performance with the fantastic Balos Banda ! Magic Violin (Gundula Stojanova Gruen) ignites the stage with a World Music blend of Turkish and Balkan, spiced with jazz, funk, and Latin grooves. The vibrant ensemble interplay and genuinely incredible energy of the night are something you have to see to believe. Experience the full journey of this collaboration—and

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.