Taraful Haiducilor means "band of bandits", but taraf is also the traditional
name of lautaris (Romanian Gypsy musicians). Haiduc or haïdouk is a Turkish term
meaning "bandit" in Romanian. Whether it's a wedding, a party or a street
performance, the Taraf de Haïdouks have been playing their festive music since
1989. In 2015, Taraf de Haïdouks is still going strong despite the death of
several of its members, and is releasing its seventh album Of Lovers, Gamblers &
Parachute Skirts.