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contratiempo

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About Me

Specializing in Flamenco and Roma/Gypsy music and events. Periodic film nights of Flamenco themed movies and documentaries.
Coming soon: Flamenco & Roma related books and t-shirts. Available through through Sandpaper Books in Los Angeles.
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Check the website for more info: Contratiempo

My Interests

Music of the Roma/Gypsy diaspora

I'd like to meet:

Flamenco aficionados and lovers of Romani music worldwide.

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Music:

Flamenco, Musica Gitana

Movies:

Latcho Drom. Gadjo Dilo, Vengo, Flamenco, Sevillanas

Books:

Contratiempo Books

My Blog

Gypsy Caravan Film

CONTRATIEMPOIf you're like me and love Romani music, you have to see this film! I expected to see a concert film but was surprised to find a deeper look into the lives of those who make this beautiful...
Posted by contratiempo on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:04:00 PST

We're back!

Thanks to everyone who continues to visit this site! Contratiempo was on hiatus for a few months but will back soon with all sorts of exciting new ventures. Please continue to check here and our Contr...
Posted by contratiempo on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:24:00 PST

Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair, March 17

Contratiempo in the Bay Area this weekend, March 17th & 18th!*We'll be selling books and t-shirts at the 12th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair happening this weekend at County Fair Building in Golde...
Posted by contratiempo on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:04:00 PST

Come hang out with us on Saturday!

Contratiempo Film NightSaturday, March 10, 6pm The Romany Trail Part Two: Gypsy Music Into AfricaThe Romany Trail Part Two takes you to India to find what are believed to be the original Gypsy familie...
Posted by contratiempo on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:22:00 PST

Film Night Feb 17th!

Thanks to the enthusiastic response we received from our inaugural film night, we've been eagerly anticipating presenting the second film in our series, Tao Ruspoli's El Cable (30 minutes). The film i...
Posted by contratiempo on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:28:00 PST

Film Night Jan. 20th!

Contratiempo begins it's film series on Saturday, January 20th with the documentary The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa. A precursor to the popular film Latcho Drom, this documentary fo...
Posted by contratiempo on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:18:00 PST

Congrats!

Congrats to Esma Redzepova and Mahala Rai Banda for being prominently featured musically in the very popular "Borat" movie. I knew from the very first notes, the singer had to be the beautiful Esma.I ...
Posted by contratiempo on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:18:00 PST

Coming Soon!

Coming soon... Film & lecture in conjunction with Free University of Los Angeles. Flamenco inspired tees and books through our online cart and at Sandpaper Books.
Posted by contratiempo on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:32:00 PST