In the 80s, Eric Clapton and Joan Baez fell in love with the Gipsy Kings' rumba-tinged, pop-inflected flamenco. And clearly, they weren't the only ones.

The first gypsy band to go gold in the USA, and with over 20 million albums sold worldwide, the group founded by Nicolas Reyes has become an icon in its 45-year history, making the whole planet dance to its legendary hits.
Their story began with a meeting between two families who shared a common passion.

It was love at first sight for Les Baliardo and Les Reyes, and the young band soon found themselves sitting by the fireside, singing along. At a time when gypsy music was still considered folklore, they decided to break away from their community's usual "entre-soi" and break down the doors of the music industry. And the success was worldwide!

Their guitars, tuned in unison, bring sunshine to even the darkest of places, and Nicolas Reyes' voice would warm even the coldest of hearts. Their music is uplifting, uplifting and universal, with elements of rock, Raï and Latin influences. The band takes its inspiration freely in a deluge of good humor that sweeps everything along in its path.

And if, over the years, internal quarrels have led to the departure of many members and, in some cases, to the founding of parallel groups, Gipsy Kings is just one. The group renews itself, seeking out new nuggets in its original families. Uncles, nephews, cousins, virtuosity seems to be written in their genes, as long as it's led by the emblematic Nicolas Reyes.

As lifelong guitarist Tonino Baliardo reminds us, "music has always been our passion". A spark that's still there, "even after all this time, after all these years of touring and working tirelessly". So rest assured, the band is still very much alive, touring the world and flying the gypsy flag!