Roma children form unlikely band

Four Roma children, who have formed a band in the northwestern province of K?rklareli, make music using kitchen utensils like cans, tins, teapots and jars as instruments. 

The band, Roman 39, formed by four children between the ages of 4 and 10 living in the ??neada neighborhood of K?rklaerli's Demirköy district, use these unusual instruments because of financial hardship. 

Levent Ceylan, Do?ukan Tosun, Recep Tosun and Altay Ceylan give concerts in various parts of the district. 

The most striking member of Roman 39 is Altay Ceylan, who is 4 years old. With his instrument made of two old jars and an old teapot, he accompanies the older band members. The band's leader, 10-year-old Levent Ceylan said one day they would play with real instruments. 

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