Romania's 2.5 million Roma population embraces many of the world's top gypsy musicians, including Taraf de Haidouks, Fanfare Cioc?rlia, Mahala Rai Banda, Toni Iordachi and Gabi Lunca. From energetic brass bands and mesmerising cimbolom players to legendary haunting fiddlers, The Rough Guide To The Music Of Romanian Gypsies presents the internationally acclaimed performers and local artists that have, until now, remained undiscovered outside of Eastern Europe.