At last, Fanfare Ciocarlia this week. Though, somewhat reluctantly.

Last week, Belgian television showed a documentary about the gruesome faith of Roma brides. Arranged to be married when they are fourteen, fifteen. Ending up as little more than slaves basically in a strange family.

Fanfare Ciocarlia is a Roma orchestra, that got its good reputation by playing uplifting tunes at such weddings. Where none of the brides ever smile.

Maybe it’s just best never to know too much.