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Ann Arbor Django Reinhardt Festival
The 2nd Ann Arbor Django Reinhardt Festival played Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 8 p.m. at The Ark, featuring Djangophonique with vocalist Katie Smith and other Midwest musicians celebrating Django’s legacy.
Headlined by award-winning Djangophonique, the festival explored Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche tradition with fresh creativity and energetic performances. Vocalist Katie Smith added new dimensions to the band's sound that captured the charm of Parisian dance halls. Christo Rupenthal from Madison mixed Hawaiian steel guitar with Hot Club jazz, while Erik McIntyre from Flint delivered early American archtop guitar inspired by jazz pioneers. The event was a heartfelt tribute to Django’s legacy, showcasing skill and passion in the intimate setting of The Ark.
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