Interest in Roma Culture
As a "tziganologist" who wrote a study about Arab Gypsies published by Charles University in Prague, Elefteriades has identified closely with the Roma people (Gypsies). He has worked on establishing contacts with Roma activists from around the world and launched the career of Bilal, the "Gipsy Prince," the notable Dom singer.
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