Shedding light on a dark episode. The Great Gypsy Round-up

Shedding light on a dark episode. The Great Gypsy Round-up

Isaac Motos is a researcher who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Murcia. He is coordinator of “Edukaló”, an educational initiative in the province of Alicante whose aim is to promote, respect and support Roma school-age children in their right to obtain an education. Isaac […]

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Basilio Perona, a Roma Councilman in Sant Adrià del Besòs

Basilio Perona, a Roma Councilman in Sant Adrià del Besòs

Basilio Perona is a Roma from the La Mina district with longstanding involvement in Roma associations. He recently entered the political arena and was elected as a Councilman for City of Sant Adrià del Besós as a member of the Sant Adrià En Comú citizens’ group.   It is uncommon for Roma to become involved […]

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Marcel Courthiade and the Romani language

Marcel Courthiade and the Romani language

Marcel Courthiade is a professor at the National institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures (INALCO) at the University of Paris. His studies of the Romani language have made him the most prominent expert on our language. One of his latest initiatives is the recent launch of an online Bachelor’s degree programme on Romani culture and […]

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Paco Suárez, seeking the Romani footprint

Paco Suárez, seeking the Romani footprint

Paco Suárez is the director of a Romani orchestra and one of the most knowledgeable experts on the varieties of Romani music found throughout Europe. In recent years, he has carried out serious research on the influence of Romani on classical music. One of his latest collaborations has been with Music4Rom, an initiative that aims […]

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