Tchan Tchou Vidal

Paul "Tchan Tchou" Vidal 1923 – 1999 Born In Aix-En-Provence France Is The Most Respected Musician Of The 'Southern' School Of Gypsy Guitar Playing. Unlike Django Who Was A Manouche Or Sinti Rom Tchan-Tchou Was From The Gitane Tribe Which Has Roots In Spain Hence His Music Had A Strong Flamenco Influence. He Also Absorbed Other Mediterranean Influences Most Notably Corsican Folk Music. Tchan-Tchou's Strong Point Was Boleros Waltzes And Folk Tunes Such As "Les Deux Guitares" And "Les Yeux Noirs". His Most Famous Composition Is The Waltz "La Gitane". It Is A Stunning Display Of Virtuosity That Has Become A Test Piece For All Aspiring Gypsy Guitarists. read less