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Caravan Palace

June 23, 2013

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Caravan Palace is celebrated worldwide for its central role in pioneering electro swing. The band’s seamless and thrilling fusion of Django-inspired Gypsy jazz and electronic dance beats has justly won them a legion of loyal fans. Presented in association with Crossroads Presents.

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