It is a little known fact that Django Reinhardt was not only an incredible guitarist, he was also extremely good at stealing chickens. For the manouche clan of gypsies to which he belonged, this was a ...

After discovering Trio Manouche via an online search for Gypsy Swing in London we ventured south to Battersea High Street and it was with curiosity that we walked into the Quecumbar. The quirky venue ...

Jazz manouche, or "traveler jazz, melds elements of traditional Roma (gypsy) music with early swing; this impassioned, rousing music relies mostly on the percussive playing of stringed instruments ...

Expect joyful Christmas classics, toe-tapping rhythms, and vintage jazz magic, all delivered with the band’s unmistakable flair. La Bouche Manouche will be bringing their signature swing to the season ...

Manouche - also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz - is a style of jazz music dating back to the 1930s A new music festival is being staged on Anglesey next weekend. Dedicated to the world of Swing ...

Born one hundred years ago, manouche jazz legend Django Reinhardt is often considered the best jazz guitarist of all time. France is honoring the musician with concerts, special edition CDs and TV ...

It was 20 years ago today … Well, maybe not exactly to the day, but Django in June, the annual Northampton celebration of the music created by the legendary Belgian-French guitarist Django Reinhardt, ...

When your singer is as flamboyant and as crucial to your live performances as Parisian electro-swing pioneers Caravan Palace’s frontwoman Zoé Colotis, you’d be forgiven for praying that she doesn’t ...

The extent to which the pandemic has reshaped the musical landscape is becoming more evident with the gradual return of in-person performances. Driven by the need for work, family support, and more ...

A new music festival is being staged on Anglesey next weekend. Dedicated to the world of Swing, Gypsy Jazz and Manouche Music it is being staged at various venues in Menai Bridge from Friday, March 27 ...