Gypsy Punk

Gypsy Punk is the hybrid musical genre of traditional gypsy music, punk and rebel music. The term was first widely popularized by the band Gogol Bordello.
Gypsy Punk bands generally use instruments that are utilized by a wide array of gypsy bands such as violins, accordions and the cymbalom.
Representatives of this genre include but are not limited to Gogol Bordello, Balkan Beat Box, Kultur Shock, Di Nigunim, Golem and Blackbird Raum.

Music characterized by old timey instruments, played incredibly fast with anti capitalist lyrics. Often played acoustic and enjoyed by many train hopper, old timey kids, folk punks and travelers in general.


Blackbird Raum, Hail seizures, Dandelion Junk Queens, Whack, Japanther, Magpie

A reaction against the hipster culture; distinguished by their affiliation with awareness groups, use of vintage bicycles, unkept/unruly hair, preference for organic/fair trade/locally grown/vegetarian/vegan food, and dress of a gypsy-like quality. The abhor anything westernized. Their political affiliation tends to swing to either socialism/communism/anarchy (with the exception of Barack Obama.) They spend their time hula hooping (or firedancing), smoking clove cigarettes/hookah, and shopping at the local ethnic market place. Must be obsessed with diversity but friendship circle must consist of all white people...