Biography
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Members
- Vojtěch Lavička (2004 – present)
Romany group from the Czech Republic was formed in 2005. Gipsy.cz is claiming to hip-hop and trying to fit into many different styles. The band is dealing with so-called romano hip-hop culture combining elements of rap and hip hop, traditional Romany music, humour, jazz and Balkan brass band.
Leader is Radoslav Banga alias Gipsy who made his name in the cult alternative hip-hop group Syndrom Snopp.
They came to be popular after their single Romano Hip Hop from the same titled first album came into the MTV World Chart Express. Gipsy.cz won prestigious Czech music awards Anděl. Gipsy.cz was the first Czech group featured at the festival in Glastonbury.
On 5th June 2008 Gipsy.cz released a new album Reprezent.
Members:
Radoslav Banga alias Gipsy (singer)
Vojtěch Lavička (violin)
Petr Surmaj (guitar, accordion)
Jan Surmaj (bass)
Discography:
2006 Romano Hip Hop (Indies Scope Records)
2008 Reprezent (Indies Scope Records)
Official website:
www.gipsy.cz
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