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Are the Gipsy Kings popular in Spain?
Gipsy Kings are a group of flamenco, salsa, and pop musicians from Arles and Montpellier in the south of France, who perform mostly in Spanish, but also mixing southern French dialects….
| Gipsy Kings | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Rumba flamenca pop rock |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Elektra Nonesuch Columbia SME |
| Website | gipsykings.com |
Do Spaniards listen to Mexican music?
Lots of people listen and dance to “international” Latin music in Spain. Actually, there are not a few Latin-music nightclubs in every city playing salsa, bachata, merengue, etc., and they’re often full.
What language do Gypsy Kings sing in?
The group’s members, descended from families that had emigrated from northeastern Spain, sing in Gitane, a blend of Spanish, French and a Gypsy dialect. On Feb. 27, the Gipsy Kings will bring their diverse sound to the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre, 1801 NE Sixth St.
What country are the Gipsy Kings from?
Arles, France
Gipsy Kings/Origin
Did the Gipsy Kings break up?
They first called themselves Los Reyes and traveled around, playing at weddings, festivals and in the streets and adopting the name Gipsy Kings. The band later split up.
Where does Nicolas Reyes live?
Arles
He lives in Arles, in the south of France near the other members of the Gipsy Kings and their relatives who live between Arles and Montpellier.
How old is Nicolas Reyes?
63 years (November 22, 1958)
Nicolas Reyes/Age
What kind of music do the Gipsy Kings sing?
Their music has a particular rumba flamenca style, with pop influences; many songs of the Gipsy Kings fit social dances, such as salsa and rumba. Their music has been described as a place where “Spanish flamenco and gypsy rhapsody meet salsa funk”.
What language do the Gipsy Kings speak?
the Gipsy Kings dont actually speak Spanish or Italian their native language is French however as gypsies they would also have some Notions of Calo, which is a gypsy language Loosely based on Spanish.
How long have the Gipsy Kings been active?
When people think of impressive flamenco style guitar, many instantly think of the Gipsy Kings. They’ve achieved international success and have been active since 1978. So, it’s fair to say they’ve had longevity too.
Is the song ‘Volare’ by Gypsy Kings in Spanish or Italian?
Yes it is both. The song was originally recorded and written in Italian. The Gypsy kings kept the chorus in Italian but the verses are sung in Spanish. Is the song ‘Volare’ by Gypsy Kings in Spanish or Italian? Both. They sing the chorus with the original Italian words, but the verses are sung in Spanish.