Gypsy Tabor Festival
Sept 11, 12 & 13
www.nygypsy.com
Maintaining the spirit of trans-global exchange and recognition of gypsy culture, the 2009 New York Gypsy Tabor Festival has returned to engage the tri-state area in a passionate celebration of music, arts, and ideas. This event is produced by Mehanata Bulgarian Bar in conjunction with local performers, including I Guilliare Di Plazza and Open Concept Network.
Slated to take place September 11th – 13th at the Floyd Bennett Field in ..Brooklyn.., it summons all who possess a bit of gypsy in their hearts. In years past the festival has sought to illuminate the music and arts of a wide regional scope, with artists showcasing the sounds of ..Bulgaria.., ..Turkey.., ....Russia...., and the Balkans.
As its people represent an unending variety of origins and ethnicities, ....New York City....’s First airport provides the ideal stage for the event: a place where all walks of life cross paths and the essence of gypsy culture hovers just above the urban sprawl. Beach-side and brilliant green, the field will host campsites, bonfires and bbq's, DJ dance parties, food and alcohol vendors and live music. From fire breathing to belly dancing, the possibility of a dull moment is highly unlikely.
A diverse palette of performers are scheduled to appear over the course of the weekend, spanning from traditional dance to contemporary music. Each come with a piece of history and a part of their world to share.
This year's full list of performers include:
Friday Sept 11 Saturday Sept 12 Sunday Sept 13
Cookie & The Madman Grand Masters of The Raya Brass Band
W/ Dj Hypnotic Metrofolk Gypsy Music Ameranouche Trio
Alessandra Belloni The Kreptatka Bar Band Magges
Mambo Tango Tella Alessandra Belloni West Philadelphia Orchestra
Ivan Lenin Alex Dreyshner Panonian Wave
KAGERO Consider the Source DJ Poodlecannon
Dj Spinach Panonian Wave
DJ Mishto and TheraphlexNYC