April 21, 2016. Carol Silverman discussed the phenomenon of Balkan "Gypsy" music. In the last 20 years, the music has exploded in popularity, becoming a staple at world music festivals and dance clubs throughout the U.S. and Western Europe. At the same time, thousands of Balkan Roma (the ethnic group frequently referred to as "Gypsies") have emigrated westward due to deteriorating living conditions, and entrenched stereotypes have arisen amidst deportations and harassment. Speaker Biography: Carol Silverman is professor of cultural anthropology and folklore at the University of Oregon. She has done research with Roma for more than 25 years in the Balkans, Western Europe and the US. Her work explores the intersection of politics, music, human rights, gender and state policy with a focus on issues of representation. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7348