Hi Nick,
more people than we would be had to believe have roots back in the Romanies. Mine go back throught the Suffolk strain I believe.
One chap doing great things with Romany songs and music is Gwilym Davies. Have a look at his site, and give him a mail I know he will be fascinated.

http://www.cmarge.demon.co.uk/gwilym/#All%20about

His Email is gwilymdavies@bigfoot.com

Regards,

Andy