Djangofolies
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Fri 26.0220:00 - 22:00De Vooruit, GentTHEATERZAAL
Rang 1 Volwassenen € 27,00
He is famous all over the world. Streets and squares have been named after him, as well as festivals and cafés – and even a planet. A formidable guitarist. A Romani. And a Belgian! But what do you actually know about Django Reinhardt?
Did you know that he was the first to play the electric guitar in Europe? That at the age of 18 he suffered severe injuries to his left hand and yet went on to become such a virtuoso guitarist? That he was admired by BB King, Eric Clapton, Toots Thielemans, Jimmy Hendrix and many others?
Django Reinhardt undoubtedly belongs alongside the very greatest of jazz: Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.
Tine De Donder, a radio presenter at Klara, brings his legacy back to life in this storytelling concert. Accompanied by the finest live musicians, you will be immersed in the rich world of Django’s music and Gypsy culture. You’ll discover how that music lives on today. Featuring Tcha Limberger, Koen De Cauter, Philip Catherine, Fapy Lafertin, Hans Mortelmans & Group, Djalt Baculalay and Jokke Schreurs.
TIP: You can read or listen to more about Tine De Donder’s quest in the book of the same name or the podcast.