Gypsy Soul create an unforgettable musical landscape that is as rootsy as it is atmospheric and haunting. Cilette Swann's exquisitely powerful vocals lead, while partner Roman Morykit balances the band's ethereal edge with inspired bass and guitar counterpoint. Cilette writes lyrical tales with impassioned insight and Roman creates the evocative musical tapestry, which the two effortlessly marry. Roman, an experienced producer with twelve CDs to his credit, handles all of the production and most of the instrumentation for Gypsy Soul's CDs. Their extraordinary music has been likened to artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Loreena McKinnett and Enya.
The two met in Scotland and have traveled the world together bringing to their music the influences of many cultures. Gypsy Soul's inspiration also stems from their diverse roots: Roman is British, of Italian and Ukrainian decent, while Canadian-born Cilette's heritage is Irish and South African. Their sound reflects this diversity and is categorized as World/Acoustic-Rock as often as it is Celtic/Americana.
Their award winning CDs have sold over 50,000 units independently. Test of Time, Sanctuary, Superstition Highway and their holiday releases, Sacred and Amazing Grace have garnered enormous critical acclaim and radio support. Their songs have been heard on over 700 radio stations nationwide and abroad. Gypsy Soul have received outstanding press in most of the entertainment trades including: Billboard, Album Network, R & R, Hollywood Reporter, Dirty Linen, Performing Songwriter and Raygun Publications among others.
The band has had over 40 airings of its music on numerous film and television shows on all the major U.S. Networks. These include the hit NBC show, "Providence", "Felicity", "Roswell", Movie's of The Week, "The Young and The Restless" and The Melissa Etheridge hosted show, "Beyond Chance" among others. Their music has also been featured on the motion picture films, "After Sex" starring Brooke Shields and the upcoming movie, "Quicksand" starring Michael Cain and Michael Keaton scheduled for release in 2003.
Gypsy Soul have headlined nationally and internationally at hundreds of festivals, universities, wineries and respected night clubs including: The Troubadour, The Galaxy Theater, The Coach House, and Key Club among others. Gypsy Soul have also opened for many award winning artists including: Grammy winners Larry Klein and Toni Childs, Los Lobos, Beth Neilsen-Chapman, Edie Brickell and Martin Page to name a few. The group have also showcased at numerous industry booking conferences including: EAT-M, IAFE, OFEA and Arts Northwest among others.
Gypsy Soul have made amazing in-roads on the internet having been featured artists on almost every music web site. They've had over 1 MILLION downloads and plays on MP3.com with Ten #1 songs and their Somewhat Acoustic sampler has been the best selling DAM CD on the MP3 site.
Recently, the group and their label, Off The Beaten Track Recordings have partnered with WorldSound Records and ADA/Time Warner to release their sixth CD entitled The Journey. The Journey features songs from Gypsy Soul's three original CDs with five brand new songs to be released nationally on October 8th.
In addition, they will release their newest holiday CD called, Amazing Grace on November 5th. The band will also have one of their Christmas songs, "We Three Kings" featured on the new Cost Plus Christmas Sampler due out on October 28th. The CD will also feature songs from George Harrison, Marc Cohen, Keb Moe and Aimee Mann among others. Please review the group's media kit for more detailed information on their "Highlights", "Live Performances" and "Media" sheets.
