Gypsy Brass

Gypsy brass bands emerged at the beginning of the 19^th century. They developed out of Turkish military bands. Fanfara din Cozmesti are one of the best-known Romanian Gypsy brass bands – fifteen Lautari (itinerant Gypsy musicians) playing traditional Romanian dances at baptisms, weddings and funerals, with their driving tempos and intricate rhythms and harmonies. Info about the band and the each of the songs.