"The Rough Guide To Gypsy Music" celebrates the freedom of Gypsy nomadic life -- Balkan brass, gypsy swing, flamenco and Romanian remixes signpost the long road from past persecutio to world recognition. The Roma are now experiencing a renaissance in the realm of the arts and, with that, a revival of interest in their history and culture, coupled with a global movement to fight for their right to self-determination as a people. This collection of contemporary recordings serves as a guide on a journey of discovery.