Other occasions when musical emotions can arise in ţigănie

Abstract

This chapter presents a detailed ethnography of other situations in which musicians—either professional, semiprofessional, or amateur—, cry openly while playing music. These are smaller celebrations and spontaneous parties in the Roma neighborhood of Ceuaş. The chapter first describes a baptism, and then more intimate musical gatherings taking place at the musicians’ homes. The comparison of all these situations reveals the main factors that trigger the musicians’ emotional outbursts: a particular social context (at home with friends), alcohol, and “personal” tunes.