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In his book <i>The Roma Journeys</i>, photographer <a title=”Joakim Eskildsen” href=”http://www.joakimeskildsen.com/” target=”_blank”>Joakim Eskildsen</a> documents the lives of the Roma people, an oppressed and misunderstood minority often known as gypsies. The September-October issue of <i>Utne Reader</i> features <a title=” Eskildsen’s lush color photographs” href=”https://www.utne.com/2008-09-01/arts/the-misunderstood.aspx”>Eskildsen’s lush color photographs</a> and explores the lives and history of the Roma people.</p>
<p>For the latest episode of the UtneCast, Eskildsen sat down with senior editor Keith Goetzman to talk about the stereotypes that surround the Roma, how he immersed himself in their culture, and what he admires about them.</p>
<p>You can listen to the interview below, or to subscribe to the UtneCast for free through iTunes, <a title=”click here” href=”http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=163865863″ target=”_blank”>click here</a>.</p>
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</em>The Roma Journeys<em> by Joakim Eskildsen published by Steidl<br />
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