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Occidental Gypsy is pioneering the sound of Gypsy Pop. Their mélange of uptempo, high-energy rhythms of Gypsy, melded with the catchy melodic hooks of Pop delivers a thrilling auditory experience to listeners. It should then come as no surprise that Occidental Gypsy decided to gypsify Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on the band’s debut album. "Over Here," released in February 2011, has been quick to garner critical acclaim. Motif Magazine wrote, “Listeners will surely be all in with Occidental Gypsy’s OverHere” and defined the band as “a terrific and unpretentious fab four”. The appeal of Occidental Gypsy is finding its way across multiple markets. In the past, Gypsy music has proven its accessibility in the success of acts such as Caravan Palace, The Lost Fingers, and the Gogol Bordello. Now, Occidental Gypsy’s sound is engaging an incredibly wide spectrum of listeners. In many ways the heart of Gypsy Pop embodies the essence and spirit of what jazz was in its infancy: developing, improvising, and arranging, with contemporary music as a foundation 07/09/12
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