Μουσική Επικοινωνία: When dj Spery meets... Gypsy Box !

Spyridoula Stavrou (a.k.a Dj Spery) introduces the "Weekly Interviews" on behalf of Musicom Greece! You will have the chance to learn more about European and International DJs, musicians, producers and bands through some interesting chats between them and DJ Spery. Each one based on music styles like, Balkan-Swing-Folk-Tropica-Global Bass etc. Enjoy!

"I met Abel (aka Gypsy Box) a few weeks ago at Womex Festival in Thessaloniki, Greece.

A DJ who is coming from Mexico, lives in Spain and plays World and Balkan music mainly.

His performance is so powerful: beats and bangers, sweet and bouncy grooves, madness and happiness!

I admire him and his music and it's a pleasure to share with you, some infos about his interesting life and career.." dj Spery

-Who is Gypsy Box and why you picked this name?

Gypsy Box is a fusion of the folk styles from the Southeast European and Latin American beats with the most eclectic sounds of contemporary electronic music.

I picked the name from the combination of all old music boxes and the gypsy energy.

-When did you start playing music and how?

I began to play music when I was 13 years old and played some instruments with different projects but with the same condition:

my love for the music. Finally I had to travel a lot and for me was difficult to bring my band and keep the projects in the different countries so naturally I developed to djing music so I could bring it in my suitcase.

-Which are your musical influences?

Balkan, Cumbia, Reggae, Folk, Rebetiko, Flamenco, Tropical, Dub, Swing, Rancheras. All the music with a heart beat.

-What about your Mexican roots? Do they take part in your musical style?

Yes, Mexican music has many roots, because of its geographic situation, I think Mexico has a big connection with Balkan music, actually there had been immigration from the Balcans to Mexico, that is the reason why some zones in the north of Mexico are used similar instruments to play brass sounds. Mexico has also a gypsy community.

-What's the difference between life in Mexico and Spain?

Really I feel like in Home in both countries. There are many differences, obviously, but people have a big heart here and there.

-A few days ago, you participated in WOMEX festival which was held in Thessaloniki (Greece) this year. How was this experience?

Great, really amazing. I was playing in the closing show and the energy from the people was beautiful, it was one of the best moments of my career. I met a lot of nice people there.

-Did you enjoy your visit in Thessaloniki?

Yes, a lot, but actually I couldn´t visit the city properly, but the food was delicious.

-Which are your music plans for the future?

I will be on tour the next months in Europe and I hope to visit Latinoamerica the next year.Here in Spain, I am working in a new project with a music duo, we have called it “Balkan Fitness”.