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-Glob
"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”.
-Where would you
like to have a DJ set the most and with who?
Everywhere I can go and
play and feel the energy from the people enjoying the show, that’s the place I
would love to be.
Official Sounds
Official pages!
Close main stage Dj
summit WOMEX 2012
Showcase selection Womex
2012 Grecia.
Show Barcelona!.
Show Bruselas!.
Show Madrid!.
