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This project was born from a deep reverence for Django Reinhardt and the rich musical world surrounding him. While Django’s name looms large, many of his contemporaries—guitarists like Matelo, Baro, Sarane & Challain Ferret, Tchan Tchou Vidal, and others—crafted equally compelling and inventive music that deserves recognition.

This project brings their voices to the forefront, exploring repertoire that spans musette waltzes, early swing, and popular music from across Europe. Many of these pieces, often mislabeled as “gypsy tunes,” were actually the pop songs and dance music of their time—played and reinterpreted by Romani musicians with unmatched flair and personality.

It’s a celebration of overlooked genius, global influences, and the vibrant musical culture that Django was part of—but didn’t create alone.  This project aims at celebrating the works of some of the guitarist who have been over shadowed by the fame of Django Reinhardt's