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So, what does it mean to be regarded as one of the world’s most recognized Balkan gypsy musical acts? Just ask Taraf de Haidouks, whose name translates as the "band of bandits." Hailing from Romania, this energetic ensemble consists of a dozen instrumentalists and singers whose ages range from 20 to 78. These newly "discovered" performers (purportedly Johnny Depp’s favourite band) are but one example of the rare and diverse talents that make up the international population of Electric Gypsyland. As if that wasn’t enough, Six Degrees has selected electronica’s finest remixers to take this global melting pot to the next level (as is their custom). Who could resist Senor Coconut vs. Macedonia’s Kocani Orkestar? Spiced with a flair for the exotic, this timely blend of smooth ethnic flavours provides an accessible audio passport for world music enthusiasts and dance floor zealots alike. The unique pairing of army-trained brass players from Moldavia Mahal Rai Banda (literally "Noble Band from the Ghetto") with club guerrilla Shantel, and the deft handling of the bear-taming brothers Ursari de Celjani by Franco-German megamixer Olaf Hund will leave you utterly gypsyfied.
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