The first of two programmes examining the heart of Gypsy music, foreverwild and unpredictable, passionate and popular. Right back to their roots in northern India 1,000 years ago, the Gypsies have been celebrated as musicians. Nick Baker looks at contributions from the Gipsy Kings, the Romanian
Brigands and the Taraf de Haidouks, uncovering the myths to get to the heart of Gypsy music and the source Of its appeal. ProducerSimon Broughton