Gipsy Kings - Somos Gitanos CD (2001) (CD)

Blending French, Spanish and North American influences, the Gipsy Kingscontinue to create music that can truly be called universal. Now this chart-topping world music group follows up 1.5 million unit in hits compilation sales with Somos Gitanos--their first new studio recording since 1997's Compas. The Kings merge the sounds of traditional flamenco with Middle Eastern modalities and Latin rhythms on such tracks as "Poquito A Poco," "Majiwi" and the energized title track. Elsewhere on Somos Gitanos, lead guitarist Tonino Baliardodisplays his extraordinary technique on the instrumental "Flamenco Aire" and the sun-dappled "Felices Dias". Somos Gitanosis the long-awaited new effort from a band that has created one of the longest-running success stories in adult music of any kind.