VOICED: 100 years after his birth, Django Reinhardt lives on

VOICED: 100 years after his birth, Django Reinhardt lives on

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Django Reinhardt, a legendary jazz guitarist, collaborated with Stephen Grappelli to create a unique sound that continues to inspire musicians today. Born in Belgium in 1910, Reinhardt grew up near Paris and gained fame in the city's jazz clubs as part of the Hot Club Quintet. His legacy is celebrated in Paris, where a square bears his name, and his music continues to attract new generations. Reinhardt's great-grandson is among those keeping his signature style alive, blending it with modern genres like funk and soul.

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Who was Django Reinhardt's regular collaborator?

Miles Davis

Charlie Parker

Louis Armstrong

Stephen Grappelli

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Where did Django Reinhardt spend most of his childhood?

London

Paris

New York

Berlin

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What was the name of the group that helped Django Reinhardt gain fame?

The Swing Kings

The Blue Note Band

The Jazz Messengers

The Hot Club Quintet

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30 sec • 1 pt

What marks the centenary of Django Reinhardt's birth?

A documentary film

A music festival

A Paris square named after him

A new album release

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How is Django Reinhardt's musical style being preserved today?

By a jazz competition

By his great-grandson continuing the tradition

Through a museum exhibit

Through a scholarship program