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.
Although a vocal group, 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.
A ninth volume of vocal works will be released at the end of summer 2026 showcasing more of their Americana side consisting of twelve original songs with messages of encouragement, triumph, life lessons, and some just plain fun.
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 two tours in Japan. 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.
Genres:
GYPSYBILLY is a hybrid genre created by The Vignatis blending the four styles of Alt. Roots/Americana, Jazz, Rockabilly, and Gypsy. It is energetic, positive, and displays the use of conventional instruments in non-conventional ways.
Performer Names/Instruments:
Fabrice Vignati – Vocals, Guitar
Tracy Vignati – Vocals, Clarinet