Gypsy Punk

Gypsy punk is a high-energy genre that fuses traditional Eastern European folk music with punk's rebellious spirit. Characterized by driving rhythms, soaring violin melodies, and accordion-driven polkas, gypsy punk blends the emotive intensity of folk with punk's raw energy. Emerging in the late 1990s and peaking in popularity in the mid-2000s, the genre drew inspiration from Romani music, klezmer, and Balkan folk, often incorporating elements of ska, rock, and world music. Gypsy punk's cultural significance lies in its celebration of marginalized cultures and its defiant rejection of mainstream norms. With its infectious, danceable beats and irreverent, theatrical style, gypsy punk has captivated audiences worldwide, setting it apart from other folk-punk fusion styles with its unique blend of raw energy, emotional depth, and joyful abandon.

We Mean It, Man!

Gogol Bordello

Album - 12 Tracks - Released February 13, 2026