Gipsy represent Czech Republic to Eurovision 2009.
Rapper Radoslav "Gipsy" Banga has created the band, which involved violinist Vojtech "Bela" Lavicka, Petr "Durman" Surmaj and Jan "Rotvajler" Surmaj. The band performs explosive mix of rap, Gipsy music, funk and ethno pop, which is spiced by humour and irony. Band has released two albums, Romano Hip Hop in 2006 and Reprezent in 2008. Band has been nominated by Pop Music Academy in 2006, Angel Awards in 2005 and 2006, winning the nomination for the best new artist in 2006.
A Romany rap musician, song writer and entertainer, Radoslav Banga known as Gipsy was born in 1982. He wrote his first lyrics at the age of 12 and encountered hip hop music first a year later. In 1997, Radek Banga formed the music project Syndrom Snopp with DJ Smog. Gipsy has colaborated and performed with various well-known artists. He has played as a guest with the Boban Markovic Orkestar, shared the stage with GZA, played the main Czech festivals, the Karneval der Kulturen in Berlin and several concerts in Berlin's Kaffee Burger. In addition, he is a regular guest on Radio Multikulti/Funkhaus Europa. From 2005 onwards, he has focused on a music band called Gipsy.cz
Voitech "Bela" Lavicka - is the most experienced member of the group Gipsy.cz, not only by age (33), but music experience as well. Up till 15 years Vojtech played only classical music, was member of Moravian folk band. In 1992 has became editor of Czech Radio, later hosted several TV shows. In late 90s founded ethnic band Alom, and for two years worked in alternative band Deep Sweeden. Presently, except Gipsy.cz he plays in trio of Surmajs and in the band Banda.cz
Jan "Rotvajler" Surmaj - older of the two brosers (23), who come from the traditional Gipsy family with rich music traditions. He tried several instruments, but later decided to concentrate on double bass. Within few years he became one of the best bass players in Gipsy folk music. He played in several bands, for example in band of Mirek Kalej, band of Milan Demeter. Since 2006 he is member of Gipsy.cz. In addition he plays in Banda.cz
Petr "Durman" Surmaj - is the youngest member Gipsy.cz. Despite he is just 18 years old, he is already experienced as multi-instrumentalist. He plays violin, viola, bass, percussion, guitar, piano, accordion and clarinet. He is currently studying drums with famous jazz professor Ziska. Petr started his career in a family band, then worked in various children and youth orchestras and popular band Bengas.
The revelation is active on the Czech scene, one of the greatest talents, what with us in recent decades occurred. Romany rapper Radoslav "Gipsy" Banga in a new project, coupled with the Roma elite team, led by the violinist Vojta Benches as non�alantností and elegance of the legendary Gypsy bandmaster mixes explosive mixture of rap, Romany music, funk and pop Etna, which in addition to the necessary degree of healthy aggression nepostrádá humor , levity and irony. In addition to the influence of America on its roaming hiphoperů Prahou certainly met suggestions that his genius through Prague locci left Jaroslav Hasek and Franz Kafka. His talent and delivered a legendary Serbian bandleader Boban Markovic, the last a short tour in Prague and Germany creating absolutely original creative connection that konsternovalo particular audience in Dresden and Berlin. Then the Berlin captured the audience and other individual performances on Carnival day Kulturen and Coffee Burger, his speech is already known to listeners Radio Multikulti Funkhaus and Europe, its originality and highlights the reviewer prestigious French magazine Mondomix. Talent Gipsyho appreciated the professional public in two nominations for the prestigious price, including Angel, like the Czech Grammy.
Season 2006 has introduced a series of festivals in addition to the band on stage accompanying programs MS in football in Germany and 4 concerts in London, including the largest European Carnival Notting Hill Carnival.
Currently Gipsy gives the co-produced Indies Scope Records, Mars and Promotion Promotion Colors new album Romano Hip Hop, which is 17.11. appears on the counter. In addition to find innovative group guitar and violin and accordion and electric bass, Gipsy zúročuje here as the author and interpreter of all the experience gained by the hip hop scene (in the legendary group Syndrom Snopp), while its producer-copyright work in pop music (eg is by megahitu first Superstar Letím for the stars), and in its way to the roots of Roma music.
For the Eurovision band will be presented in a new line-up. Brothers Surmaj are leaving the band and are being replaced with new members. One of them will be female: Noemi Fialova. Band is also changed from a purely Roma band to mixed band.
Brilliant showman, whose work aroused the interest earned festival audience, the public at home and abroad now represent this unique project for you.
