The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings is the definitive compilation album by the French Rumba Catalana band Gipsy Kings, which was released in 1999 in Europe, Japan and Mexico.
Described as a cross between the Gipsy Kings and Buena Vista Social Club, the group blends rumba and flamenco music and features a touch of North African influence.
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"Djobi Djoba" is a hit song by the Gipsy Kings, a French-Calé Rumba Flamenca band, from their 1988 self-titled album.
His most famous song, "Tú me acostumbraste", was written in 1957 and has been recorded by many singers among them, Luis Miguel, Olga Guillot, Chavela Vargas, Pedro Vargas, Caetano Veloso, Luciano Tajoli, Domenico Modugno, Tom Jones, Lola Flores, Sara Montiel, Andrea Bocelli and the Gipsy Kings.
Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora and the group Gipsy Kings share the record for the most nominations, with five each (neither won an award).
The Japanese release also has the bonus song "One Love" written by Bob Marley as well as the songs "Inspiration" and "Volare" that appeared on Gipsy Kings and Mosaïque respectively.