Song premiere: Gipsy Kings' 'Samba Samba'
Get ready to rumba.
The Gipsy Kings are celebrating their 25th anniversary with Savor Flamenco, the flamenco-pop group's first new album by in seven years and ninth studio album since 1982 debut Allegria.
It arrives Sept. 10 on Knitting Factory Records. France's most successful musical group ever has recorded and performed for the past quarter century with its original roster of two bands of brothers: the Reyes (Nicolas, Canut, Paul, Patchai and Andre) and the Baliardos (Tonino, Paco and Diego).
Since forming in 1978, the Gipsy Kings have sold nearly 20 million albums, building a global fan base around their distinctive mashup of traditional flamenco, Latin rhythms and modern pop.
Fans will get their first taste of Savor with single Samba Samba. Check it out.
Gipsy Kings U.S. tour dates
July 31, San Diego, Humphrey's
Aug. 1, Scottsdale, Ariz., Talking Stick Resort Casino
Aug. 2, Las Vegas, The Pearl Concert Theater
Aug. 3, Los Angeles, Greek Theater
Aug. 5, Denver, Fillmore Auditorium
Aug. 6, Albuquerque, Route 66 Casino
Aug. 8, Vienna, Va., Filene Center at Wolftrap
Aug. 9, Atlanta, Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Aug. 11, Highland Park, Ill., Ravinia Festival