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2 unusual facts about Gipsy Kings


¡Volaré! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings

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.

Los Niños de Sara

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.


Djobi Djoba

"Djobi Djoba" is a hit song by the Gipsy Kings, a French-Calé Rumba Flamenca band, from their 1988 self-titled album.

Frank Domínguez

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.

Grammy Award for Best World Music Album

Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora and the group Gipsy Kings share the record for the most nominations, with five each (neither won an award).

Somos Gitanos

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.


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