Feeling sick of listening to the same half-whispered, slurred English singers who pronounce every ‘s’ as ‘sh’? Are you looking to expand your musical horizons to the extent that you can find yourself in another universe? Take a look at these different music genres, drop the idea that ‘current’ and ‘new’ means ‘good’, and you very well might just find your latest old jam.
When listening to Django Reinhardt’s recordings, you feel revolutionary at the moment. That sounds explosive knowing that his music was released about the same time that Cole Porter and Bing Crosby were hitting the charts. The throwback, free, happy sounds Reinhardt provided the world, which was based on traditional Roma music, continues to strike a chord and get people moving in the form of gypsy punk.
Their cultural influences go beyond Roma music – polka, klezmer, rockabilly, English folk music, it’s truly the “world music” of punk. A major theme you’ll find is the idea that your life is about seeking out new experiences so that restful lust can drive your impulses. The next time you get married, ensure that the band is a gypsy punk outfit and you can make sure the party is remembered forever. Stay tuned for more different music genres.
