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Eugene Hutz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy Punk Hero

Fresh Air
Published August 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM EDT

Eugene Hütz is the charismatic front man of the gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. The multinational, multiethnic group includes a violinist, guitarist, accordionist and bass player.

Hütz himself hails from Ukraine; he appeared in the film Everything is Illuminated alongside Elijah Wood.

Gogol Bordello's new album is Super Taranta.

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