Somos Gitanos

• Artist: Gipsy Kings
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• Release Date: October 02, 2001
• Genre: Latin

Review

It seems that you just can't escape the Gipsy Kings. If you've were in a Mexican-themed restaurant, Latin dance club, or vacation resort in the '90s, you've likely heard the Gipsy Kings' brand of pop flamenco ad nauseam. Their music has become so ubiquitous that it's easy to forget the fact that they are very talented musicians. Somos Gitanos ("We Are Gypsies") is not their best or most accessible effort, but it is a showcase for the Gipsy Kings' formidable talents. The brothers Reyes and Baliardo provide the kind of traditional flamenco, on tracks like "Mi Flameco" and "Felices Dias," that fans expect while also throwing in a few decidedly non-traditional touches. "Majiwi" mixes in Middle-Eastern elements, and is the most danceable track on the album. Similarly, "Magia del Ritmo" provides a bedrock of Brazilian rhythm for their trademark guitar sound. Casual fans may find these departures off-putting, but for everyone else this album is a testament to the Gipsy Kings' immense charm and skill. ~ Jon Azpiri, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Somos Gitanos (Lyrics)	Andre Reyes, Nicolás Reyes	Gipsy Kings	(3:41)
Majiwi	Andre Reyes, Nicolás Reyes, Georges "Baule" Reyes	Gipsy Kings	(4:31)
Mi Fandango (Lyrics)	Nicolás Reyes, Tonino Baliardo	Gipsy Kings	(4:54)
Como un Silenco	Nicolás Reyes	Gipsy Kings	(4:50)
Lleva Me el Compas	Andre Reyes, Nicolás Reyes, Georges "Baule" Reyes	Gipsy Kings	(3:32)
Felices Dias	Tonino Baliardo	Gipsy Kings	(3:35)
Poquito a Poco (Lyrics)	Paul Reyes, Tonino Baliardo	Gipsy Kings	(3:12)
Magia del Ritmo [Rhythm Is Magic]	Marie Claire D'Ubaldo	Gipsy Kings	(4:06)
Quiero Libertad (Lyrics)	Nicolás Reyes, Tonino Baliardo	Gipsy Kings	(4:10)
Jo Busco un Camino (Lyrics)	Nicolás Reyes, Tonino Baliardo	Gipsy Kings	(4:16)
Flamencos en el Aire	Tonino Baliardo	Gipsy Kings	(4:04)
Solo, Solo Dire		Gipsy Kings	(3:52)

Credits

Gipsy Kings (Guitar (Rhythm)), Gipsy Kings (Main Performer), Gipsy Kings (Palmas), André Ceccarelli (Drums), Bob Boisadan (Piano), Bob Boisadan (Accordion), Claude Martinez (Producer), Gerard Prevost (Bass), Gerard Prevost (Arranger), Gerard Prevost (Producer), Gerard Prevost (Synthesizer Bass), Pacheco Rodolfo (Conga), Andre Reyes (Guitar (Rhythm)), Andre Reyes (Vocals), Andre Reyes (Vocals (Background)), Andre Reyes (Palmas), Nicolás Reyes (Vocals), Nicolás Reyes (Vocals (Background)), Thierry Robin (Bouzouki), Thierry Robin (Oud), Francois Delabriere (Engineer), Raphael Jonin (Mastering), Rabah Khalfa (Percussion), Rabah Khalfa (Darbouka), Peter Lindbergh (Photography), Dominique Vernhes (Accordion), Patchai Reyes (Vocals), Patchai Reyes (Vocals (Background)), Denis Benarrosch (Percussion), Negrito Trasante-Crocco (Drums), Negrito Trasante-Crocco (Timbales), Negrito Trasante-Crocco (Bells), Tonino Baliardo (Guitar), Georges "Baule" Reyes (Guitar (Rhythm)), Georges "Baule" Reyes (Vocals (Background)), Georges "Baule" Reyes (Palmas), Abdelhamid Hmaoui (Ney), Laurent de Gasperis (Guitar (Electric)), Dominique Droin (Organ), Dominique Droin (Guitar (Acoustic)), Dominique Droin (Keyboards), Jean-Marc Labbe (Engineer), Marc Jacquemin (Drums), Eric Berdeaux (Tambourine), Eric Berdeaux (Engineer), Eric Berdeaux (Mixing)