Gilda-Nancy Horvath, known as Nancy Black, is an Austrian rapper who channels her anti-racist rage into her music, specifically targeting the discrimination faced by the Romani community in Austria. Her first rap, 'Trushula', was composed eight years ago, and since then, she has dedicated her career to keeping the Romani language alive through her art. On October 6, 2024, the Freedom Party (FPOe) topped the polls in Austria's national elections, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities, including the Roma, who number approximately 14 million across Europe and face significant poverty and discrimination [4c671b59].
In Austria, the Roma are officially counted at around 30,000, though the actual number is believed to be much higher. Horvath uses her platform to promote Roma artists on streaming services like Spotify and iTunes, aiming to uplift and amplify their voices. She also addresses the historical persecution of the Roma, including the murder of at least 500,000 during the Holocaust, an event known as 'Porajmos'. Through her performances, she employs satire to challenge stereotypes and provoke thought about the treatment of the Roma community [4c671b59].