Hailing from the Reyes and Baliardo Gypsy families, this ensemble from the south of France has been playing 'rumba flamenca' since the late '80s. On this 20-track collection, the songwriting talent and virtuosity this unique group possesses is gathered together in one comprehensive set. Notable inclusions are the anthemic hit 'Bamboleo', from their debut, Gipsy Kings, the Italian cover 'Volaré', from Mosaïque and assorted cuts that wonderfully capture the wild energy these guys possess. In short, the Gipsy Kings are a celebratory bunch who know how to rock with a rhapsody of acoustic guitars, passionate vocals, and walls of congas, timbales, cabasas, and bongos. Check this caravan out. Sony. Review: They are simply SUPER!!! - If you want to enjoy the happiness of being alive, or to cry for a lost love, or simply to enjoy the gipsy style of the Gipsy Kings they are simply SUPER. I got a cassette from them about two decades ago, when I still lived in Peru. When I moved to the USA my cassette stayed at home. So from time to time I enjoyed visiting www.youtube.com and listened to some of their songs. One day I wonder WHY! Why not getting a CD that I could play in the car. Call me crazy but I have been enjoying the same CD every morning when going to work, like charging my batteries; and the same story when driving back home, as re-charging my batteries again. The percussion is amazing, listening to the guitar is just a masterpiece in your ears, rhythm, strength, tenderness, .... it is amazing how many different and opposite emotions their music can convey. Review: IT'S GYPSY KINGS, WHAT MORE NEEDS TO BE SAID - The Best of the Gypsy Kings. OK, it's great. They have popularized gypsy flamenco without watering it down. As expected from the sons and nephews of Manitas de Plata. If you like Flamenco or Spanish Guitar, you should love it. They know the musical genre, they are virtuosi on the guitar, and the sound is great. Unfortunately, I have to close my eyes to see Carmen Amaya dancing, but she would have recognized their music straight away and danced her heart out to it (as she always did). Recommended with enthusiasm!
| ASIN | B0009U5DD0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,742 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1 in Spanish Music #2 in Flamenco (CDs & Vinyl) #4 in French Music |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (965) |
| Date First Available | December 6, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Label | Sony Music Canada Inc. |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Sony Music Canada Inc. |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2011 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.55 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.25 ounces |
| Run time | 1 hour and 16 minutes |
H**4
They are simply SUPER!!!
If you want to enjoy the happiness of being alive, or to cry for a lost love, or simply to enjoy the gipsy style of the Gipsy Kings they are simply SUPER. I got a cassette from them about two decades ago, when I still lived in Peru. When I moved to the USA my cassette stayed at home. So from time to time I enjoyed visiting www.youtube.com and listened to some of their songs. One day I wonder WHY! Why not getting a CD that I could play in the car. Call me crazy but I have been enjoying the same CD every morning when going to work, like charging my batteries; and the same story when driving back home, as re-charging my batteries again. The percussion is amazing, listening to the guitar is just a masterpiece in your ears, rhythm, strength, tenderness, .... it is amazing how many different and opposite emotions their music can convey.
L**S
IT'S GYPSY KINGS, WHAT MORE NEEDS TO BE SAID
The Best of the Gypsy Kings. OK, it's great. They have popularized gypsy flamenco without watering it down. As expected from the sons and nephews of Manitas de Plata. If you like Flamenco or Spanish Guitar, you should love it. They know the musical genre, they are virtuosi on the guitar, and the sound is great. Unfortunately, I have to close my eyes to see Carmen Amaya dancing, but she would have recognized their music straight away and danced her heart out to it (as she always did). Recommended with enthusiasm!
T**0
Gipsy Kings ROCK
The Gipsy Kings have made the greatest album I own....It something I discovered many years ago at a concert and I have always been impressed with the combonation of jazzy up tempo latino rhythm with flamenco style. The style is called Rumba Catalana. ( This band is compiled of two families from the south of France ) Music is very strong with the aucoustic guitar. Its pure delight energy music. All the best songs are on this album and for a mere $11 you won't be dissapointed at all. I think I have used this soundtrack for more occassions than any other music genre b/c its so enjoyable and perfect to dance to, not just weddings and birthdays. Djobi Djoba is my favorite song on this CD as well as Bomboleo 5 stars on this band/album
J**R
The Very Best of one of the best!
Many (and I really do mean MANY) years ago I saw a Pierce Brosnan movie that closed with the song "My Way" done in a Latin American style with some SERIOUSLY impressive guitar work and vocals that (although I don't know the language) would have, and should have, knocked Frank Sinatra right on his can! AND WAIT; there's more! My reaction to and desire for this song led me on a chase that lasted a number of years until I found out the band was the Gipsy Kings and finally got my first CD: "Love & Liberte'" which I have quite literally played into the ground. These guys are AMAZING! Their guitar work (largely acoustic) easily rivals Little Feat (with Lowell George) and would also impress the Eagles (think of the rerelease of "Hotel California" where at one point it sounds like at least 6 total 6 and 12 string guitars are at the crossroads playing for their lives. YES, the Gipsy Kings are that good. Don't make the mistake of getting hung-up on the language difference (if there is one). GET HOOKED ON THE MUSIC! I defy anyone to listen to this CD and not find more that just a few things to love about it..... I find new ones every time I listen to anything they've done.
M**T
Great music
I Love this CD. Really wants to make you get up and dance. Good version of Volare and My Way.
M**E
The Very Best
This is by far, the best recording and selection of Gypsy King tracks of 3 Gypsy King CDs available on Amazon.
H**K
Classic Latin guitR,best flamenco from Spain
I have listened to Gipsy Kings for years and seen them in concert. IN my opinion they are the best flamenco group from Spain
E**E
Awesome collection!
Awesome collection delivered quickly!
D**.
The music CD delivered to me was a wrong/not the one that was chosen.
D**D
You can’t listen to them and not feel happy or moved.
J**O
Música flamenca con mucha frescura, no apto para puristas obviamente le pueden poner peros ... muy divertido de escuchar
B**O
ヘビロテで聴いていると1日ハッピーです
J**S
Hoy mismo lo he recibido en mi domicilio y ya lo puesto en el coche sólo escuchado las dos primeras canciones y es que me encanta impresionante CD con todos los éxitos de los Gipsy Kings
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