French vocalist takes part in CSO Django Festival

French vocalist takes part in CSO Django Festival
French vocalist takes part in CSO Django Festival

French vocalist takes part in CSO Django Festival

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Vocalist Cyrille Aimee grew up in France with a French dad and a Dominican mom but you could say her musical roots lie with the Roma, or Gypsy community. Aimee fell in love with their music and has made it a central aspect of her repertoire. She will display her vocal talents Friday as part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Django Festival. But before that we get to hear her perform on the Morning Shift.