Northampton’s reputation as a vibrant artistic hub is well known. From
Four Sundays in February, the annual wintertime extravaganza that showcases some of the best local and college talent, to
Arts Night Out, the monthly evening that celebrates creative works, the city is brimming with artistic offerings.
While some may already be familiar with this side of Northampton, what you probably don’t know is that this scene also includes “
Django in June,” a unique, lesser-known summer event that’s fast approaching and is not to be missed.
Every June, for the past 11 years, Northampton has come alive with music inspired by Belgian-born Gypsy and jazz legend
Django Reinhardt; as the site says, Django in June is New England’s premier occasion to celebrate, study and just plain enjoy the work of the inimitable guitarist.
The fun starts with a weeklong “
Gypsy jazz camp” for serious players, which is set run from June 17 to June 22. During the week, more than two hundred “Djangologists” from around the country will journey to Northampton to study with some of the best Gypsy jazz musicians from around the world.