GYPSY STAR
The original music of Gypsy Star artfully fuses indie folk rock with sounds and rhythms from around the world. Imagine if Fleetwood Mac, Blackmore’s Night, Loreena McKennitt and the Gipsy Kings got together to form a new band… throw in a bit of jazz and classical music and it might sound very much like Gypsy Star.
Gypsy Star’s songs feature classical flamenco guitar, an array of hand percussion, a tight rhythm section of bass and drums along with sultry vocals and harmonies. The band often features additional performers on violin, accordion, cello or woodwinds. A spirited folkloric dancer complements the band’s music through the art of movement.
The mystique behind this dynamic band's songs lie at the creative hand of guitarist and composer Billy Keen who merges his own musical roots in American rock, folk and blues with a more global influence tapping into Spanish, Celtic, Renaissance, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Latin flavors. Long time bandmate, vocalist and percussionist Belinda Brodsky, breathes poetry into Keen’s tunes with lyrics that capture the essence of ancient tales, the insight of modern storytelling and the charm of timeless, heartfelt sentiments. Together they weave a colorful, melodic tapestry of enchanting, uplifting songs.
The band has recorded and released 3 albums…the self-titled debut album Gypsy Star in 2007; Once In A Dream 2012; Under The Moonlit Night in 2017 and a holiday music single… The Tale Of The Mistletoe in 2015.
