After the “service”Time to party in ţigănie

Abstract

This chapter describes the parties that take place in the Roma neighborhood of Ceuaş when professional musicians come back from the “service.” Both familial celebrations and an opportunity to rehearse, these “after-parties” arouse intense emotions in the musicians themselves. These gatherings mark a complete reversal in the musicians’ attitudes and relationships: after serving their customers and arousing their emotions, the musicians now shift their focus onto their own personal lived experiences and memories.