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Dutch Gypsy Lollo Meier was raised on Gypsy swing from an early age He is a guitar master, composer, bandleader and arranger. Lollo comes from an elite family of Gypsy players and is cousin to the great Fapy Lafertin and Stochelo Rosenberg. His goal: to carry on the music of Django, with a style and technique that is traditional, melodious, lyrical, sensitive and joyful. His mellifluous compositions have a refreshing authentic Django flavor and are played with extraordinary talent, unique style and amazing suppleness that clearly reflects that he makes music he loves. His band is sought after around the globe for private functions and renowned jazz festivals, famous for playing lesser-known Django tunes and his own compositions. A man of style, grace and humor, Lollo’s pure melodious playing touches his audiences and makes Django’s music as fresh today as it was 80 years ago. Accompanying Lollo at DjangoFest San Francisco/Mill Valley will be the great Belgian Gypsy violinist and guitarist Tcha Limberger.
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