EP 650 GIPSY KINGS Tonino Baliardo touring USA & Europe celebrating Historia album in 2026!

Today on the show I’m talking with Tonino Baliardo of Gipsy Kings as the band celebrates the new album Historia. Across a career that has included 25 million albums sold, a GRAMMY Award, global touring, and enduring classics like “Bamboléo” and “Djobi, Djoba,” the Gipsy Kings have built one of the most recognizable sounds in modern flamenco and rumba. Their recent run also included a widely praised Glastonbury 2024 performance that The Times said gave tired festival legs “a new lease of life.” What makes this story even stronger is where it started. The group came up from Arles, France, where they played streets, weddings, bars, beaches, and restaurants before worldwide success arrived. That rise grew out of a deep family tradition connected to flamenco, Catalan gipsy culture, and the musical legacy surrounding José Reyes and Manitas de Plata. With Historia, Tonino says he wanted both “an adventurous spirit” and a record that reflects the story of the Gipsy Kings—including what happened when their signature songs became global hits. The album also continues the band’s long commitment to carrying those traditions forward, now with the next generation involved, including Tonino’s sons. More at the official website: gipsykings.com