Books by Ada Engebrigsten
Exploring Gypsiness
by Ada Engebrigsten
This is one of the best ethnographies of a Romani community and strangely one of the only modern ones from Romania, which has one of the largest Romani populations in the world. Very little has been written about the history, culture and language of the Roma in Romania, so this is an important contribution.
Interviews where books by Ada Engebrigsten were recommended
The best books on Romani History and Culture, recommended by Yaron Matras
Their language indicates they originated in India, but the music they play is world music. Some will tell your fortune but they don't believe in supernatural powers. Yaron Matras recommends the best books and dispels some common myths about Gypsies.
