The Vignatis

What happens when you mix the passion for Alt. Roots/Americana and Gypsy music with Neo-Swing? You get a whole new genre called Gypsybilly. THE VIGNATIS (Fabrice Vignati & Tracy Vignati) have been rockin’ their Gypsybilly creation for eight albums. The aurally and visually colorful Los Angeles-based group’s dynamic creation charters audiences on a journey from nostalgic times to the unknown future. They innovatively fuse American/European traditions, musicianship, and a sense of humor cleverly expressed in their songs. “…The Vignatis deliver fabulous vocals on great tunes,” says Music Connection Magazine. Their unmistakable, neo-nostalgic sound is a natural musical union so diverse it avoids strict categorization.

Their eighth album released on August 15, 2025 is an instrumental album entitled “Djangobilly: Gypsybilly Vol. 8” exhibiting their spin on some masterpieces by the late and great, unparalleled duo of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli while adding five of their own compositions in the same style to complete this sonic party of ten tracks. The electric clarinet and use of the Gretsch guitar transform the traditional sounds into something revolutionary modernizing the expected in a very unexpected manner.

As prestigious voting members of The Recording Academy and Grammy® Awards, THE VIGNATIS have performed at many esteemed events and venues including The Grammy Museum, Emmy Awards Parties, and as the opening support act for renowned bands as well as various stages in France and Japan. They will return to Japan for the second tour in the fall 2025, Europe in spring 2026, and are looking to add the UK and Scandinavia to the list. Music is their lifestyle. Their goal is to share Gypsybilly with the world by passing on to others the same joy they receive in creating it. Whether paying homage to their great musical influences or exploring the future, THE VIGNATIS continue to blend the old continent, Europe with the new continent, America from studio to stage.

Awards
2024 World Entertainment Awards Nominee, Best Children’s Song
2023 ISC Finalist, Best Children's Music Song
2023 Funky Kids Radio Awards Finalist, Global Album of the Year
2023 One Earth Awards Gold Winner, Best American Roots Song
2022 W.A.M. Awards Bronze Award Winner, Best Cover Song
2022 Fall Clouzine International Awards Best Americana Song