DjangoFest facts for kids
DjangoFest is a cool series of music festivals! They celebrate the amazing music of a famous musician named Django Reinhardt. These festivals also feature other kinds of gypsy jazz and traditional gypsy music.
What is DjangoFest?
DjangoFest is a special event where people come together to enjoy a unique style of music. This music is called gypsy jazz. It was created by Django Reinhardt and other talented gypsy musicians. This style mixes different sounds. It has melodies from Eastern Europe, Bal-musette music from Paris, and exciting Flamenco rhythms from Spain. It also blends in American Swing music. Django Reinhardt and his friends created this music in the cafes of Paris during the 1930s and 1940s.
Where are the DjangoFestivals?
There are a few DjangoFestivals held every year in the United States:
- DjangoFestNW: This is a five-day festival. It is produced by the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.
- DjangoFest San Francisco: This festival lasts for three days. It takes place at the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley, California.
- DjangoFest Los Angeles: This is a one-day festival. You can find it in Laguna Beach.
- DjangoFest Colorado: This festival is held in Mt. Crested Butte.
Other Festivals Around the World
You can find similar festivals in other parts of the world too! For example, there is the Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival in Samois-sur-Seine, France. Another related festival is held in Hildesheim, Germany. These festivals all help keep Django Reinhardt's amazing music alive and enjoyed by new generations.
