Gypsy Voices - Songs from the Romani Soul Paperback – February 1, 2013

I've been taking guitar lessons for over a year, and haven't learned to play any music that I'm into. I wanted to see if I could find something that was more fitting to my tastes - it was pretty difficult weeding through all the general rock guitar books that there are (and there are a LOT). I found this, love the feel of Romani music I'd hear when I was younger and figured I'd give this a shot.It's even better than I expected! Guitar chords are clear and tempo is given. If you can read music (I used to be able to) there's sheet music, lyrics, translation of the lyrics, and a couple pages of back story on each song. But I think my favorite part of this is the CD! I'd pay for that alone, the music is great, and it definitely gives you a better feel for how the guitar is worked into the music. It's so different from conventional rock.I've already recommended this to two friends who were just as excited as me.GREAT FIND!!!

A fine travel in Romani world !With written music, record and phonetics it is possible to learn one or more of theses nice songs.Thank's to Donald & Editor

The only book Ive seen so far with accurate transcription... And thats essential if one wants to learn how to play this music.. Great book!

I loved that not only was the music there but also a lot of history of the Roma and their music. We are doing a study on the Roma and this fits in very well with that study.

Having a CD with live music is a great way to feel the music, rather than just seeing the sheet music.A great music book to have in your library!!

This book and CD could open up a whole new exciting musical world for you. Authentic Romani (aka "Gypsy") recordings are difficult to find in North America. To find a book with this music clearly laid out, the original words and good English translation is greatly welcomed. Donald Cohen has done a splendid job as he has done with his previous books (Fado Portugues: Songs from the Soul of Portugal and Tango Voices: Songs from the Soul of Buenos Aires and Beyond).The book begins with a clear introduction to the gypsy songs of Central and Eastern Europe. Each song in the book is from a celebrated Romani artist or group. On the accompanying CD, the songs are performed by the original artists. There is a well written article about each song and nice photographs of the performers.

Plump up your cushions, get some cocoa ready and crank up the gramophone. Armchair travellers are in for another delightful trip into exotic lands to the soundtrack of haunting Eastern Gypsy music.In his time-honoured formula, Mr Cohen once more provides us an excellent choice of tracks on CD, accompanied by a fine collection of photos of bygone times, packed with historical explanations, original and translated lyrics and scores.The books in the series are a welcome resource for those seeking information beyond "The Rough Guide to ..." and unable to fathom the bewildering array of languages and stories behind the music.

Plump up your cushions, get some cocoa ready and crank up the gramophone. Armchair travellers are in for another delightful trip into exotic lands to the soundtrack of haunting Eastern Gypsy music.In his time-honoured formula, Mr Cohen once more provides us an excellent choice of tracks on CD, accompanied by a fine collection of photos of bygone times, packed with historical explanations, original and translated lyrics and scores.The books in the series are a welcome resource for those seeking information beyond "The Rough Guide to ..." and unable to fathom the bewildering array of languages and stories behind the music.

a very well received gift.

good book & nice cd