Exploring the long journey of Sinti resistance and identities with musical narratives.

Roma, Sinti and Travellers have lived like outsiders in the countries they were born. In The Netherlands the Sinti are a small non-recognized minority group. The Dutch process of integration has leaved loop-holes or discriminatory policies toward Sinti/Roma. In this context it is interesting to see the dynamics that Sinti have to maintain its existence and culture. To understand Sinti culture, and analyse more closely Music can be a way to move away from prejudice and discrimination. This research analyzes music and the life of the musicians, as an embodied experience and practice that speak about places and bodies. Using music as a valid source of knowledge I analyze how they are expressing their identities, and how it may be used as a mechanism or element of resistance. Music as the material representation of culture, a moving legacy that travels through space and time.