Garth Cartwright, traveller and renowned music journalist, author of Princes Amongst Men, talks to GondwanaSound's Jill Turner about the soundtrack to the album. Scheduled for broadcast on 24th September Garth picks out three tracks form the new album published on the Asphalt Tango label and talks about just a few of his many memorable moments as he journeyed with Gypsy Musicians. Photo credit : Garth Cartwright

The album is released on Asphalt Tango records on 29th September and contains tracks selected by Garth.

To launch the album there'll be a rip-roaring Gypsy music party... with live music from London's Bucimis and Cornwall's Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Balkan DJ sets, and rare film footage (including of Guča brass festival in Serbia and Gypsy Queen Esma Redžepova) to celebrate the launch of the CD soundtrack to Garth Cartwright's Balkan Gypsy adventures (Princes Amongst Men, Serpent's Tail) in one of London's most authentic East European venues.

Doors 7.30pm: film screenings, DJs
9.00pm: Live music
DJs: Garth Cartwright, Leon Parker, Seb Merrick

Romanian menu available at reasonable prices.
32 Old Bailey Romanian Restaurant/Venue
Blackfriars EC4M 7HS

£6 www.wegottickets.com / 07966 452557 (booking fee may apply)

020 7489 1842 to reserve for dining

Photo Credit: Garth Cartwright from his personal collection.