Gipsy Kings

My header pretty much says it: their music is a celebration of life.
Good stuff.

I play this CD regularly in several situations: in my car, out on my friends' boat, while cleaning house and the days leading up to Cinco de Mayo. It is simple enough to be in the background during a dinner party and also fun enough to keep me moving. My favorites include "Djobi, Djoba", "Quiero Saber", "La Dona", "Baila Me", "Volare" and "Love & Liberte". The instrumental work is phenomenal and the raspy vocals are amazing. Even if you've never heard of the Gipsy Kings you should experience this CD.

This album is full of hits and when I got hooked on it , I did not know it was considered flamenco. Erase the old images of this genre and make way for the Gipsy Kings. This will be a must have for decades to come.

THE BEST OF THE GYPSY KINGS is FAN-TAB-U-LUS! It's music that sticks to your ribs and stays in your head. It makes you want to get up and dance and it certainly makes you want hear more of thir music.

I remember their hit "Bamboleo" back in the 80's...and decided to get this CD, thinking that that was the only song I would like. I was never a fan of the Gipsy Kings, but I am one now!!!! I can listen to their songs over and over, "Baila Me" is such an upbeat song, you cant help but want to dance. "Viento de Arena" must be in another language other than Spanish, cant understand a word of the song, but also one of my favorite.

The mix of traditional Flamenco guitars with a modern beat, is perfection in itself.

Wow, with all the great ethnic folk and art music easily available on the market today, it's still shocking how this watered down POP music manages to gain such recognition and fame. This is really nothing more than a flamenco version of New Kids On The Block, or any of the horrible acts who've gained success from American Idol. Just bland, paltry and boring. Even the commercially targeted hi-fi sound spectaculars released throughout the fifties and sixties that dipped into the early "world music" market were far superior to any of this stuff. Talk about a dumbed down culture.

It was very gratefull to find this CD. I was looking for this CD since long time ago and finally I found it at Amazon.com.

Many years ago I saw a PBS special on the Gipsy Kings and was very impressed. I recently heard their Flaminco version of "Hotel California" and thought this album might make a perfect gift for my wife. We absolutely love the entire collection on this CD.

I am a new fan of the Gypsy Kings. Do I like the CD? YES.
Would I go see them in concert? YES

I give them 5 stars. (although my review only shows 1)I was unable to edit that part!

Not a bad song on any of these CDs!! They all bring to mind a sultry evening in some spanish-speaking part of the world. Lilting lyrics, fast and slow conga rythms with impeccable spanish guitar work. CD#1 of the "The Very Best of..." is raucous and fast-paced, while disk #2 is more gentle and relaxing. You will have images of banana and palm trees swaying in the breezes while you relax in some spanish hacienda,cafe or cantina. Break out the premium hand-made cigars and pour up the rum or tequilla!! The Gipsy Kings are an awsome band and will bring any party to life. These CDs are "must-haves" for any serious cigar aficianado!

All these reviews by wanna-be hipsters, and not one - ONE - of you noticed the most OBVIOUS omission in the album. Mucha Muchacha from Esquivel. One of (the many) best scenes in the film, poolside with Bunny and the nihilist - "I'm just going to go find a cash machine" - uses that song.

I guess Esquivel's estate must be hella expensive for these low-rent bozos.

I DID NOT WATCH MY BUDDIES DIE FACE DOWN IN THE MUCK IN NAM SO THIS COMPANY COULD PASS OFF...

This will always be one of my favorite movies, great actors, great charactors, and great music. It is a super funny story and the music compliments it well.

While I agree with some other comments that this sound track has some holes (no Creedence, and no Tumbling Tumbleweeds) it still is worth having. It has all the more obscure music that I find entertaining in the movie, and having "What Conition my Condition is In" and the Latin heat of the Gypsy King's version of "Hotel California" aren't to be missed. Go for it, you Achievers.

ya their are some good songs on this disc but most of which is missing. Its all meat and potatos with no juice... for the three that your buying this for, then cool. You may like it. I was disappointed that I had to buy 6 other discs to get all the songs.

T-Bone Burnett's musical archaeology is deservedly legendary, and in this particular instance, as in all the soundtracks he's done for the Coen Brothers, it's almost as good as the film itself. Who else could bring Yma Sumac together with Captain Beefheart and Kenny Rogers?

La rumba flamenca llevada a su maxima expresion por este brillantisimo grupo de franceses que canta un español muy peculiar; desde rumbas picantes como DJOBI DJOBA, BEM BEM MARIA y BAMBOLEO hasta baladas preciosas como TU QUIERES VOLVER y QUIERO SABER; incluye instrumentales ricas en armonias como MOOREA e INSPIRACION y un clasico como A MI MANERA (MY WAY); este disco fue precisamente el DEBUT de los reyes gitanos (Y QUE DEBUT, BARBARO!!), un disco que merece ser parte de toda coleccion.

They are amazing. There are no words to describe just what an incredible talent the Gipsy Kings have. You get lost in the sound, it touches your soul, makes you weep and move. Check out Duende, high volume, close your eyes. It's spiritual it's so good. They have got to be the best guitar players...no the best band..on the planet.

This album will make anyone who has ever seen Spain (in a postcard, photo album, or through their own eyes) be mentally reteleported- and if you had no idea that Spain is one of the most musical countries in Europe, you will now. To say that this is a great example of how the Spanish guitar should be played and how Spanish music should sound is an understatement! The guitar sounds like a person, an identity of its own and the male voices blend in harmonies that no other nation (except Spain) could concur. I was left in a state of awe the first time I heard it, and now (after MANY instances of replay) I get chills every time I hear "Un Amor", "Bamboleo", "Djobi Djoba", and "Faena". Even for a non-Spanish speaker this is a great album to own; anyone can easily identify with the rhythm and feel of each song. It is truly a musical masterpiece and one of the Gipsy King's best albums.

This CD is excellent. It makes for great party music and always puts me in such a great mood. Their remake of My Way (A Mi Manera) is excellent. This is a classic!

This is the album that got me hooked. After you give it a listen, you won't care about categorizing it as Flamenco or whatever. This is hot-blooded, passionate music appealing to the same kind of music afficionado. Listen or dance or both, it's all good!

I love music sung in Spanish and the Gypsy Kings are suberb. This CD is wonderful. I will be buying more by this group.

quality of the recording is not very good. Would not purchase another CD from this company.

This is not the Gypsy kings of yore. If you want the authentic groove of the material that made them who they are, this is not the disc for you. This music is good, and it is part of their natural evolution as artists, but it does not exude the fire and passion of their folky and latin work at the end of the last century.

I bought this CD when I needed some music to liven up a long drive. I'd bought a few others as well, but Pasajero's driving beats and hook-y melodies proved so entertaining that it spent far more time in the CD slot than any of its more mundane companions. What fun--it made me want to *bailar* and *cantar* at the wheel. It had been a long time since I'd listened to the Gypsy Kings, and I'd forgotten their fine party spirit. I am once again a Gypsy-jero.

Susan O'Neill
Author, Don't Mean Nothing: Short Stories of Viet Nam

Its not a great CD compared to many others from their past..
Its very mellow and has no upbeat songs to compare to Volare or Bamboleo, which of course would be difficult to top.
I was a bit dissapointed - there's just no highs and lows on the CD.

There are no words to adequately describe the Gipsy Kings. The vocals are haunting , and this CD is now one of my favorites by them. A must have, for all fans of this band.

At times, delicate, and others, raucous, Roots is consistently excellent. I listen to this album almost every day--one of the better Gypsy Kings albums I've heard.

This is the best CD that was ever recorded by mankind. I'm throwing my huge collection of music into the garbage and I will only listen to this masterpiece until the day I die.

To be honest with you, I haven't heard this CD. I'm only writing this to pi$$ off Oscar Perez who gave this a 2 star rating.

Im kinda surprised of the excellent review this CD got. Im my opinion this is not the gipsy kings i know. I found it average at best. I did not find the songs as interesting as many of their other CDs. I can only recommend this to hardcore fans only. For the more timid or newcomer to this music I have to recommend the Gipsy kings CD "ALLEGRIA" which has to be one of the best CDs ever made anywhere. But I have to advise most to stay away from this one...

This CD will undoubtedly bring running all the barking dogs that cry out "The Gipsy Kings are not Flamenco!" However, the dogs may find themselves sitting quietly and listening, for while this is not the sort of music which will wring cries of "Puro Gitano!" from serious Flamenco fans, it is nonetheless very good music. It is certainly the best music that the Gipsy Kings have produced in a very long time.
I was intrigued by the concept of the music being recorded in a non-studio setting, without all the trappings of pop music which have become increasingly prevalent in the band's CDs. I was both gratified and disappointed by the finished product. The picture on the cover led me to expect a more organic feel to the recording; alas, the appreciative audience who punctuate live Flamenco with vigorous cries of "Ole!" and stamp, clap, and otherwise become a part of the performance were absent.
But the music is undeniably powerful, well recorded and executed with considerable skill. In particular, tracks # 3 "Fandango (Patchai)," #5 Rhythmic," # 9 Fandango (Nicolas)," # 15 "Hermanos," and # 16 "Petit Noya" were oustanding. The two "Fandango" tracks were stripped of enough polish to allow the emotion of the music to emerge, and the Middle-eastern flavored "Rhythmic" is a delight. This is a very fine recording, and I hope that we will hear more like it.

The Gipsy Kings have a great and awesome sound. I enjoy listening to Mosaique CD because I love the lyrics. PSM

Este gran volumen es la segunda entrega discografica de los Reyes Gitanos y al igual que su antecesor (Gypsy Kings, simplemente)es todo un despliegue de maravillosa Rumba Flamenca, no en balde son sus mejores exponentes; elogio grandes trabajos como SERANA (Pura rumba explosiva, buenisima), exquisitas melodias como CAMINANDO POR LA CALLE y VIENTO DEL ARENA, bellas baladas melancolicas como TRISTA PENA y EL CAMINO, piezas muy prendidas y alegres como NINA MORENA y VAMOS A BAILAR, muy buenas versiones de temas clasicos como VOLARE y SOY (sencillamente divinas) y sin faltar deliciosos arreglos instrumentales como PASSION, LIBERTE y la que le da el nombre al disco, MOSAIQUE (muy rica en percusion y cuerdas); si eres amante de lo latino y lo flamenco, y sobre todo si eres fan de los Gypsy Kings, este disco es INDISPENSABLE en tu coleccion, compralo!!!

I had a cassette of Mosaique actually I still have it but needed a CD. The CD I received is in awesome shape and was mailed to me in a timely manner. I have since played it at least 5 times and look forward to listening to the Kings many, many more times to come! Thank you for such awesome service Amazon!

Mahalo,

Hawaii Nei

This is like Bamboleo, but goes deeper within. The range of human emotions is expressed, from melancholy to elation. Beautiful guitar work. These are masters of both string and voice.

I own seven Gipsy Kings CDs (including this one), and this one has to be my #1 favorite. The songs on here can stick in my head for hours. Probably my favorite track is "El Camino", but they are all fantastic.

If you are just starting to listen to the Gipsy Kings, this CD should be one of the first ones you buy. The songs don't seem to be as traditional as the ones on other disks, but they are all very very good.

Of course, they're the Gipsy Kings, but without the the often-Latin rythms found on most of their recording. The songs and music are beautiful but with a more calm tone to them; relaxing of sorts.

But I recommend the CD. It's like seeing another face of the Gipsy Kings.

This CD by the Gipsy Kings is one of their very best so far. A must for any Gipsy Kings fan.

I have most of the Gypsy Kings CDs, this is a great addition to my collection

I bought this for a friend because I think it's one of the best the Gipsy Kings have made.

The Gipsy Kings, who sing mostly in Spanish and apparently live and record in France -- go figure --, are incredibly prolific. Unless one is insatiable for lots of flamenco guitar and gypsy music, the collections, either this one or best of or both, will probably suffice. The disc includes a couple instrumentals and, as the title suggests, all the songs are of love, frequently the leaving kind of love (both leaver -- No Volvere -- and left -- Tu Quieres Volver). My single favorite is the lilting Caminando Por la Calle, love at first beat and some wonderful la-la vocalizing. Other picks: Mi Corazon, Hable Me, Mujer. Some will be interested to know that My Way (A Mi Manera) is better in Spanish, but not by much. Overall, very enjoyable music.

THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THE KINGS ARE THE KINGS O FLAMENCO.

All the Gipsy kings albums are great, this one being my favorite. The gipsy kings have a sound like no other. They always relax me and make me feel better. This album is so sensual and romantic. I give this album 5 stars++++++++.

Best compilation of Gipsy King. I run it over and over in my car!