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Gypsy Guitar: The Fiery Moods of Mirko

Mirko
Gypsy Guitar: The Fiery Moods of Mirko

Guitar virtuoso Mirko Marković performs a selection of his own compositions as well as traditional Romani songs from various regions in Eastern Europe. After building his passion for the guitar while traveling throughout Europe, Mirko settled down in New York City to begin his career as a club owner and performer. Both quick paced and energetic, haunting and precise, these melodies offer a glimpse into the soul of gypsy music.

Liner notes include a brief biography of Mirko Marković as well as song descriptions.

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*Content Advisory: While some Roma have and continue to use “Gypsy” as a self-identifier, many consider the term offensive or a racial slur. Romani people are a minoritized ethnic group in Europe who have been persecuted for centuries, and the term “Gypsy” has been used in violent and racist ways. For more information, see these resources from the European Roma Rights Centre, RomArchive, and Amnesty International.
- Anna Kate Cannon, 2021–22 Dumbarton Oaks Fellow at SFR, and Dr. Adriana Helbig, professor of Music at the University of Pittsburgh, contributed to the research and writing for this statement.
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Track Listing

101
Serbian Medley: Tamo Daleko (There Far Away By the Sea) / Kad Sam Bio Mladi Lovac Ja (When I Was a Young Hunter) / Dana's Dance / Mickey's Dance
Mirko
04:37  
102
Russian Medley: Moscow Nights / With My Last Five Rubles / Jolly Merchant
Mirko
03:10  
103
Hungarian Medley
Mirko
04:52  
104
Greek Medley: Never on Sunday / Misirlou / Hassapico
Mirko
06:26  
201
Rumanian Fantasy
Mirko
03:38  
202
Gypsy Lullaby
Mirko
02:09  
203
When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry
Mirko
02:54  
204
Rumanian Hora: Mirko's Dance
Mirko
01:43  
205
Dark Eyes
Mirko
03:27  
206
Bright Shines the Moon
Mirko
01:34