Gypsy Soul

by Laura Riz

Overview

A nice album of contemporary gypsy-influenced music, Gypsy Soul is an attempt to cover the realm of gypsy sounds and, according to the liner notes, connect it back to its roots in India. While the musical connections to India in the album sound somewhat forced, the work is rather far-reaching. Music from Spain, Romania, Hungary, Greece, Turkey, and beyond is presented, generally in the local Roma tongues. The vocalist of note here is Laura Riz, a former fashion industry personality. While one can note small inconsistencies in her voice, little breaks from her comfort zone, the style works well with gypsy music and its all-passionate, all-emotional delivery. A stable of able musicians backs up Riz, with the primary star being guitarist Zsolt Botos, transitioning smoothly from quiet acoustic ballads to flamenco rhythms to Greek dances and back again. The music is generally well performed throughout the album, and Riz' vocals propel it along ably. The gypsy sound now often takes a more electronic bent, and this album is a nice entry to the genre of modern gypsy music with a touch more traditionalism. ~ Adam Greenberg

Product Details

Release Date:	01/16/2007
Label:	Arc Music
UPC:	0743037203920
Rank:	233174

Tracks

1. Djelem, Djelem
2. Lakere Kale Bala
3. Yo Me Quedo en Sevilla
4. To Tragoudi Ton Gifton
5. Tu Djesty Fata
6. Jastar Amenge Dur
7. Shatritsa
8. Nasyvargyaszman, Dilyargyaszman
9. Lei-Lere-Bay-Bay
10. Pre Tute
11. Dzas

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Laura Riz   Primary Artist