'Get on board for a wild road trip with the best soundtrack ever' Cerys Matthews

'A classic book by my favourite expert on Balkan music; a must for the shelves of any music buff' Joe Boyd 

'The best book yet written about the Gypsies. Tough, entertaining, informative and refreshingly free of the bullshit outsiders often bring to the subject. A real achievement' Professor Ian Hancock

'A masterclass in travel writing... An illuminating and entertaining read' Lois Pryce, author of Revolutionary Ride: On The Road In Search Of The Real Iran

'Cartwright's soulful, exuberant writing is the perfect match for his soulful, exuberant subject. Princes Amongst Men is vital reading for lovers of Romani - or any - music' Rosie Schaap author of The Slow Road North: How I Found Peace in an Improbable Country

'A classic travelogue for the ages' Sukhdev Sandhu  

'An eye-opening and memory-awakening book that puts the unjustly marginalised genius of the Balkan Gypsies where it belongs - at the heart of the European experience' Kapka Kassabova author of The Balkan Quartet 

'Cartwright's portmanteau overflows with juicy vignettes, dry wit and sharp insights. He reports with expertise and candour and shares stories which are both fascinating and thrilling. Essential reading' Dave Randall, author of Sound System: The Political Power Of Music