Roby Lakatos and Debi Botos Friday the 23rd of May 2025
Roby Lakatos and Debi Botos will be performing for us at Django In The Bay 2025. They will be performing a mix of classical and Hungarian music as well as Gypsy Jazz inspired by the great Django Reinhardt.
Roby Lakatos
ROBY is an internationally acclaimed Hungarian violin virtuoso. He is a direct descendant of the legendary composer and verbunk master János Bihari. Bihari is one of the great virtuosos of Hungarian Romanticism. Lakatos’ violin playing has been showcased in prestige venues worldwide, from Carnegie Hall and the Vatican to London’s Albert Hall. Countries around the world have honoured his musical greatness with prestigious awards and other accolades.
Debi Botos
Debi was born in Budapest in Hungary and has had a passion for Gypsy music from an early age. Now aged 29, she is a self-taught and established musician. She is known for her unique ability to blend traditional Hungarian Gypsy influences with the iconic sounds of Django Reinhardt. This style has been honed through her performances across the Toronto music scene, as well as festivals and concert halls throughout the U.S. and Europe. She has developed a distinctive style that pays tribute to the legends of the genre while remaining fresh and contemporary.
Debi has collaborated with some of the leading figures in modern Gypsy jazz. Collaborations including with Dorado & Samson Schmitt, Ludovic Beier, as well as Roby Lakatos, the world renowned violin virtuoso. Fusing her Hungarian roots with Django Reinhardt’s pioneering jazz guitar techniques, Debi’s music creates an electric atmosphere that feels both traditional and modern. Through her original compositions, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her vibrant and inventive sound.
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