America is home to one million Gypsies, or Rom, whose rich culture has long been mysterious to outsiders. A flamboyant Romani leader invites us into this world when it comes under threat. In a quest to defend his honor, he leads us through the history of his people to Civil Rights courts, Vegas casinos and beyond.

On June 27th 2007, Jimmy Marks died after a long struggle with heart problems and diabetes. We would like to honour his life as a man who had the courage to sing with meaning. Spokesman Review obituary