Latin American beats had been joined with flamenco by gitanos since at least the 1950s, mixing complex strumming with rhythmic, percussive tapping on their guitars' tops. The new Reyes generation — soon to meet and join up with three guitar-playing brothers from the Baliardo family — began creating more pop-oriented songs. They played at roma parties and at street corners until they got their chance to record under the group's new name, Gipsy Kings.
Sharp-eyed individuals might have noted that all the left-handed members of the group play guitars strung upside-down; this is usually as a result of the individuals' not having their own guitars when growing-up. Borrowing and playing a right-hander's the wrong way up was the only way to learn.
Band's story
They became popular with their self-titled first album, Gipsy Kings, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba ", "Bamboleo " and the romantic ballad "Un Amor". The song "Volare" on their second album Mosaique is a rumba version of Domenico Modugno's Italian hit "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu". The Gipsy Kings were enormously popular in France and throughout Europe along with the middle east. In 1989, Gipsy Kings was released in the United States and it spent 40 weeks on the charts, one of very few Spanish language albums to do so. Their cover version of "Hotel California" is an excellent example of fast flamenco guitar leads and rhythmic strumming (this version was featured in the Coen Brothers' movie The Big Lebowski).
In 1991 the Gipsy Kings provided flamenco guitar and backing vocals on Bananarama's version of "Long Train Running", using the pseudonym "Alma de Noche" ("Soul of the Night"). Also in '91, for a multi-artist project called "Simply Mad About the Mouse" — a compilation of new versions of songs from Disney films — the Kings contributed an annaly-crafted, fast-paced rumba flamenca version of "I've Got No Strings" from "Pinocchio" - replete with feverish flamenco guitar leads and rhythmic hand-claps (palmas). The lyrics' enthusiasm for freedom, not being tied down, fit the gipsy creed perfectly.
Their 1993 album "Love and Liberte" won the Latin Grammy Award for "Best Pop Album of the Year," and contained the enduring song "Montana," an emotional account of Roma chased from their birthplace by prejudice and persecution.
The '95 compilation "The Best of the Gipsy Kings" went platinum, staying on the charts more than one year. Albums "Mosaïque," "Allegria," "Este Mundo," "Gipsy Kings Live," "Love & Liberte," "Tierra Gitana," "Cantos de Amor" and "Volare! - the Very Best of the Gipsy Kings" went gold.
Lead guitarist Tonino Baliardo — who has always written the group's instrumentals — released his first solo album, Essences, in 2001; a second self-titled one followed in 2003.
Flamenco purists criticized their use of drum kits, electronic bass, and electronic keyboards and rock and reggae beats. Defenders say they helped create a new style.
Gipsy Kings' total album sales worldwide now exceed 18 million; they toured worldwide again in 2007. They are the world's best-selling music group from France in history, according to their website, where dates and places of their current tour can be found.
Years active: from 1987 till present.
Members
Gipsy Kings are members of two related families: the Reyes and the Baliardos (Reyes means Kings in Spanish). They are cousins of the flamenco great Manitas de Plata, lead guitarist Tonino Baliardo married his granddaughter. Nicolas, Canut, Paul, Andre and Patchai Reyes are sons of flamenco singer Jose Reyes. The Gipsy Kings are:
Nicolas Reyes: lead vocals, guitar
Paul Reyes: backup vocals, guitar
Canut Reyes: backup vocals, guitar
Patchai Reyes: backup vocals, guitar
Andre Reyes: backup vocals, guitar
Diego Baliardo: guitar
Paco Baliardo: guitar
Tonino Baliardo: lead guitar
Chico Bouchikhi was also a member of the Gipsy Kings, but quit after the album Mosaique.
Una Rumba Por Aqui
Gipsy Kings Lyrics
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Una rumba por alla
Cuando la luna sale
Delante de la plaza
Enfrentre de los mozos
La chica se va guapa
Abrichando sus cabellos
Una rumba por aqui
Una rumba por alla
Cuando la luna sale
Delante de la plaza
Enfrentre de los mozos
La chica se va guapa
Abrichando sus cabellos
Dentro el tarde largo
Que la gente dice
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole"
Una rumba por aqui
Una rumba por alla
La musica y la canta
En la noche de la luna
Los gritos se acuerdan
Con mucha alegria
Las luces se mezclan
Y todos pueden bailar
Que la gente dice
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole"
"Una Rumba Por Aqui" by Gipsy Kings is a song about a fun party atmosphere. The lyrics talk about a woman who dresses up and goes out when the moon comes out, dancing rumba everywhere she goes. The partying gets everyone excited, shouting and dancing along to the music. The upbeat tempo of the song and the emphasis on dancing and having a good time create a celebratory and energetic atmosphere.
There are many different elements of the song that contribute to its lively feel. The use of multiple instruments, including guitar, percussion, and accordion, adds depth and texture to the music. The repetition of the chorus with its catchy "Ole" refrains invites listeners to sing along, making the song even more interactive and engaging. Additionally, the Spanish-language lyrics themselves are a celebration of the culture and traditions of Spain and Latin America, reinforcing the festive atmosphere of the song.
Overall, "Una Rumba Por Aqui" is a lively, upbeat, and celebratory song that invites listeners to join in the party and dance along. Its catchy refrain and energetic beat make it a popular choice for festivities and events.
Line by Line Meaning
Una rumba por aqui
Let's have a party here
Una rumba por alla
Let's have a party there
Cuando la luna sale
When the moon rises
Delante de la plaza
In front of the square
Enfrentre de los mozos
In front of the young men
La chica se va guapa
The girl looks pretty
Abrichando sus cabellos
Brushing her hair
Dentro el tarde largo
During the long afternoon
Que la gente dice
What the people say
Todos, todos, todos
Everyone, everyone, everyone
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
They say, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Todos, todos, todos
Everyone, everyone, everyone
La musica y la canta
The music and the singing
En la noche de la luna
On the night of the moon
Los gritos se acuerdan
The shouts remember
Con mucha alegria
With much joy
Las luces se mezclan
The lights blend
Y todos pueden bailar
And everyone can dance
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ben nacer monta
Una rumba por aqui
Una rumba por alla
Cuando la luna sale
Delante de la plaza
Enfrentre de los mozos
La chica se va guapa
Abrichando sus cabellos
Dentro el tarde largo
Una rumba por aqui
Una rumba por alla
Cuando la luna sale
Delante de la plaza
Enfrentre de los mozos
La chica se va guapa
Abrichando sus cabellos
Dentro el tarde largo
Que la gente dice
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole"
Una rumba por aqui
Una rumba por alla
La musica y la canta
En la noche de la luna
Los gritos se acuerdan
Con mucha alegria
Las luces se mezclan
Y todos pueden bailar
Que la gente dice
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole, ole, ole, ole
Ole, ole, ole"
Todos, todos, todos
Dicen, "Ole"
Stefan Manuel
Gipsy Kings !!! So unique,so many great songs...they have a firm place in the history of the music.
Simone Souza
Tive uma ligação muito forte com essa música.
Optcha povo cigano
SILVIA & transformação
LINDA DEMAIS AMEI
Ram Breves
Fantástico ! Bravo !
Google User#420
Whenever i listen to Gipsy ... i go to another world .. where i start dancing with a girl ... yet don't know how to dance properly haha lovely feeling
mexican76ify
llegue aqui por la pelicula, me encanto la musica
Diego Alejandro Jaramillo
Jajaja a todos nos trajo hit and run, pero que canción más buena 😄😄😄
Eliiel
Cierto!!!
Saguntum-Iberian-Greek Konstantinopoli
Las peliculas americanas sirven de comercial para otras musicas, de otras culturas, de otros idiomas
Nina A
I heard it in hit and run and i spend a lot of time to know the name great song