by Jon Parks | Oct 26, 2020
When we hear a Roma pop song and ask someone what the song’s about, we usually get a confident, straightforward answer: [Shrug] Love! Romantic love is one of the simple joys that can be found in the difficulties of daily life – that’s why it’s...
by Jon Parks | Sep 30, 2020
“I Truly Love You” is worship song well-known among Roma in Kosice and the surrounding region, and can be found in various versions on Youtube and other social sharing sites. Its original author is unknown, but its simple melody and message speaks of the Roma...
by Jon Parks | Sep 23, 2020
“Romanca” is an instrumental song written by the students and director of the Galakticka School Band. It is a technical piece, meant to give the lead guitarist a chance to improvise on a simple melody. But though it’s a practice piece and not similar to traditional...